All shortlisted candidates must complete a pre-swearing-in induction programme, as mandated by the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN).
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 57 lawyers for the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Kabir Akanbi, chief registrar of the Supreme Court, announced the development in a statement on Thursday, stating the decision was made during LPPC’s 169th plenary session held Tuesday.
“The rank of senior advocate of Nigeria is conferred as a mark of professional excellence upon legal practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional distinction either as advocates in the courts or as academics contributing significantly to the development of legal scholarship,” the statement read.
All shortlisted candidates must complete a pre-swearing-in induction programme, as mandated by the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN). The LPPC warned against any congratulatory messages or advertisements, noting that violations will attract sanctions.
The swearing-in is scheduled for September 29, 2025.
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- Akintunde Wilson Adewale
- Preye Agedah
- Omamuzo Erebe
- Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo
- Olumide Ekisola
- George Ejie Ukaegbu
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- Suleh Umar
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- Kelechi Nwaiwu
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- Augustine Enenche Audu
- Ali Dussah Zubairu
- Adeyemi Adebambo Pitan
- Habeeb Abdulrahman Oredola
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- Victor Agunzi
- Nkwegu Luke Ogbagaegwu
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