By Citizenship Newspaper
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Council (LPPC), Thursday, approved the elevation of 57 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
The Committee, under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, also considered three (3) petitions submitted against certain applicants.
Upon thorough review, each petition was found to be lacking in merit and was accordingly dismissed.
A statement by Kabir Akanbi, Registrar, Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of LPPC, hinted that participation in the programme is a mandatory prerequisite for the formal conferment of the rank of SAN.
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.
In accordance with the directives of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), all shortlisted prospective Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) conferees are required to attend and successfully complete the pre-swearing-in induction programme.
The statement reads: “Furthermore, in line with Paragraph 25(1) of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Guidelines and the provisions of Rule 393) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, 2023.
“All shortlisted conferees must refrain from publishing and discourage the publication of advertisements, congratulatory messages, or goodwill notices related to their nomination or conferment.
“Any breach of these provisions may attract sanctions for violations of statutory or ethical rules as expressly stated.
“The swearing-in ceremony for the 57 successful applicants is scheduled to hold on the 29th day of September, 2025, the Registrar stated.
