Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Swears in 68 New SANs
On October 12, 2026, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, officiated the swearing-in of 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the 2026/2027 Legal Year ceremony. This event recognized the contributions of these legal practitioners to the field.
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee had previously approved the appointments during its 174th plenary session held in Abuja in July. Among the new SANs, 67 are advocates, while one is an academic, Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri.
The full list of new SANs includes notable names such as Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu, Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor, and Godwill Achibong Umoh, among others. This elevation to SAN status is a significant acknowledgment of their professional achievements in legal practice and scholarship.
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