In a significant move for the Nigerian legal profession, the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), led by Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola, has elevated 87 legal practitioners to the esteemed rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
The announcement was made during the LPPC’s 164th plenary session held on Thursday. The elevation to the SAN rank is considered a mark of excellence and a recognition of outstanding contributions to the legal field.
Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC, Hajo Sarki Bello, emphasized the high standards met by the new 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,” Bello stated. “These 87 individuals have demonstrated remarkable expertise and dedication, making them worthy of this prestigious honour.”
Bello also noted that five petitions against some of the applicants were reviewed but dismissed for lack of merit. “The Committee thoroughly investigated these petitions and determined that they did not substantiate any claims that would disqualify the applicants,” he explained.
The swearing-in ceremony for the new SANs is scheduled for Monday, 30 September 2024
