Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Swears In 68 New SANs
On October 12, 2026, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, officiated the swearing-in ceremony for 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) at the commencement of the 2026/2027 Legal Year. This elevation was sanctioned by the Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee during its 174th plenary session in July 2026.
The new SANs consist of 67 advocates and one academic, Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri, whose recognition reflects significant contributions to both legal practice and scholarship. The SAN rank represents the highest honor awarded to legal practitioners in Nigeria, symbolizing exceptional skill, experience, and service to the legal profession.
The ceremony serves as a formal occasion for conferring this prestigious rank on newly approved recipients.
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