CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Elevates 68 to Senior Advocates
On Monday, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), officiated the swearing-in ceremony for 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) during the 2026/2027 Legal Year ceremony. The elevation of these practitioners was sanctioned by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) during its 174th plenary session, which took place in Abuja in July.
Among the newly appointed SANs, there are 67 advocates and one academic. The rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is a prestigious recognition within the legal profession, awarded to practitioners who meet the established standards for professional distinction.
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