Sixty-eight lawyers promoted to Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has elevated 68 lawyers to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The decision was made during a plenary session in Abuja, with Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun presiding. The announcement was delivered by Kabir Akan, Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC. The new Senior Advocates are now among the highest-ranking legal practitioners in the country.
What we know
- Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun presided over the LPPC plenary session where the decision was made.
- Kabir Akan issued the statement announcing the elevation of the 68 legal practitioners.
- The list includes both practicing lawyers and one academic, Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri.
- The new Senior Advocates are recognized for their significant contributions to legal practice and scholarship.
- The appointees were listed according to their seniority at the Bar.
