Nigeria's Chief Justice Launches First National Law Firms Directory

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has heralded a new era for the Nigerian legal profession with the unveiling of the nation's inaugural National Law Firms Directory. This landmark initiative, launched at the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice's Annual Conference in Lagos, is poised to significantly boost the profile and trustworthiness of legal practitioners across the country.

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This Directory was designed to serve as a reliable resource for clients, investors, and members of the public, while also promoting professionalism and standardisation across law firms in Nigeria.

The directory is envisioned as an indispensable tool for clients, investors, and the general public, fostering greater professionalism and standardization among law firms. In her address to legal practitioners, the Chief Justice issued a stern reminder that the practice of law transcends mere profit-making, emphasizing their role as "Ministers in the temple of justice."

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Ministers in the temple of justice

Justice Kekere-Ekun underscored the critical need for an ethical resurgence within the legal fraternity to reinstate public confidence, cautioning against the overemphasis on technicalities at the expense of substantive justice. She also encouraged lawyers to integrate technological advancements and contemporary trends into their practice, ensuring they remain grounded in fundamental ethical principles. The conference itself, a convergence of legal luminaries, underscored the importance of robust institutional frameworks and innovative approaches in modernizing Nigeria's legal system for global competitiveness.

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technicalities should not overshadow the substance of justice