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FULL LIST: 68 lawyers elevated to SAN rank

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  • The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee elevated 68 lawyers to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
  • The decision was made during the LPPC's 174th plenary session presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
  • The list of newly elevated SANs was released by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court.

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has elevated 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The announcement followed the committee's 174th plenary session held in Abuja, which was presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

The list of the newly appointed Senior Advocates, ranked according to their seniority at the Bar, was officially released by Kabir Akan, the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC. This elevation recognizes the significant contributions of these legal professionals to the practice of law in Nigeria.

Among the newly elevated SANs is Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri, who was recognized in the academic category. The conferment of the SAN rank places these individuals among the highest-ranking legal practitioners in the country, signifying their expertise and standing within the legal profession.

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