LPPC Honors 87 with Prestigious SAN Title

Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola

87 lawyers elevated to SAN Rank...

Nigerian lawyers, including 86 advocates and one academic, have been elevated to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), recognizing their exceptional contributions to the legal profession.

The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC), chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola, has elevated 87 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

The announcement was made during the LPPC's 164th plenary session on August 1. This esteemed promotion recognizes exceptional skill and dedication in the Nigerian legal profession, honoring distinguished lawyers who excel as advocates and academics.

Hajo Sarki Bello, Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and LPPC Secretary, announced the promotion, highlighting the high standards achieved by the new SAN appointees.

“The rank of SAN is not just a title; it is a mark of excellence, a recognition of outstanding contributions to the legal field,” said Bello.

“These 87 individuals have demonstrated remarkable expertise and dedication, making them worthy of this prestigious honour.”

The LPPC also considered five complaints filed against certain applicants, but after thorough review, found no substance to the allegations and subsequently dismissed them.

“The Committee thoroughly investigated these petitions and determined that they did not substantiate any claims that would disqualify the applicants,” Bello explained.

The investiture of the new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 30, 2024, in a ceremonial swearing-in event.

A total of 87 distinguished individuals have been conferred with the prestigious SAN title, comprising 86 accomplished advocates and one esteemed academic. The list of advocate appointees is presented in order of seniority at the bar.

1. Lateef Olaseinde Karim

2. Godwin Tagbo Ike

3. Johnson Odionu

4. Nnodim Marcellinus Duru

5. Innocent Adams Ovbagbedia

6. Soronnadi Anthony Njoku

7. Adamu Abubakar

8. Charles Oyaole Musa

9. Udochi Nunny Iheanacho

10. David Dare Onietan

11. Elele Chinatu Casmir

12. Josiah Rapuluchuks Nduka

13. Godwin Ikechukwu Obeta

14. Habeeb Orisavia Ilavbare

15. Moses Kolade Obafemi

16. Mathew Echezonam Esonanjor

17. Baba Fika Dalah

18. Babatunde Ademove Sodipo

19. Mustapha Ikhegbe Abubakar

20. Emmanuel Ibhagbemien Esene

21. Henry Adedayo Bello

22. Boniface Chinedu Moore

23. Clement Amechi Ezika

24. Omokayode Adebayo Dada

25. Edwin Anikwem

26. Roy Ogbonnaya Umahi Nwaeze

27. Olumide Oniyire Olugbenga

28. Monday Onyekachi Ubani

29. Ayoola Olufemi Ajayi

30. Paul Chukwuma Obi

31. Olasupo Dominic Ati-John

32. Cole Segun Ololade

33. Charles Ayodeji Adeogun-Phillips

34. Okechukwu Kingsley Ajunwa

35. Jacob Ocheogbu Ifere

36. Emmanuel Aderemi Adekile

37. Christopher Ehumadu Okeke

38. Oluronke Adeyemi

39. Oluwole Olawale Afolabi

40. Toboukebide Kekemeke

41. Akinbamigbe Adesomoju

42. Victor Owarienomare Odjemu

43. Josiah Ojochide Daniel-Ebune

44. Olukunle Ogheneovo Edun

45. Abdulaziz Enebi Ibrahim

46. Stanley Chidozie Imo

47. Charles Oladipo Titiloye

48. Abdulkarim Kana Abubakar

49. Kingsley Chuku

50. Adeyinka Oluwaseun Aderemi

51. Olaolu Akintunde Owolabi

52. Adedeji Sharafadeen Abdulkadir

53. Idowu Omotunde Benson

54. Kolawole James Olowookere

55. Chinasa Thelma Unaegbunam

56. Ademola Oluwawolemi Esan

57. Omosanya Atilola Popoola

58. Taiye Ayotunde Oniyide

59. Emonye Oga Adekwu

60. Aderemi Oguntoye

61. Kashopefoluwa Olawale Balogun

62. Abdul Adamu

63. Theodore Okey Ezeobi

64. Rilwan Birnin Kebbi Umar

65. Chienye Ifeanyichukwu Okafor

66. Kaka Shehu Lawan

67. Abba Muhammed

68. Wendy Nwenenda Kuku

69. Ekele Enyinnaya Iheanacho

70. Okechukwu George Edeze

71. Akinyemi Oluwole Olujinmi

72. Gyang Yaya Zi

73. Idris Abubakar

74. George Ibrahim

75. Boonyameen Babajide Lawal

76. Terkaa Jeremiah Aondo

77. Tochukwu Peter Tochukwu

78. Uchenna Uzo Njoku

79. Paul Babatunde Daudu

80. Chukwudi Kachikwu Enebeli

81. Yusuf F. Olatunji Ogunrinde

82. Tobechukwu Kenechukwu Nweke

83. Ademola Kamardeen Abimbola

84. Yunus Abdulsalam

85. Mofesomo Ayodeji Tayo-Oyetibo

86. Chukwuemeka Agamadodaigwe Nnawuchi

Professor Ganiu Oke Adeyemi is the sole academic to be conferred with the esteemed rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), a testament to his exceptional contributions to the field.

Attaining the SAN rank is a remarkable accomplishment, acknowledging the dedication, expertise, and outstanding achievements of these distinguished lawyers. This recognition not only honors their individual excellence but also enhances the prestige and integrity of the legal profession in Nigeria.

With their elevation to the rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), these distinguished lawyers are now expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence, serving as inspirations and mentors to their colleagues and the upcoming generation of legal practitioners.

In a previous development, the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) had shortlisted 98 exceptional lawyers for consideration for the prestigious SAN rank in July, paving the way for the eventual selection of the 87 successful applicants announced recently.