The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 87 lawyers for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2024.
LPPC Secretary Hajo Bello, who also serves as Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, announced this in a public notice on Thursday.
The list of new SAN appointees was approved at the 164th plenary meeting of the LPPC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, on Thursday.
The list of new SAN appointees was approved at the 164th plenary meeting of the LPPC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, on Thursday.
The SAN rank is a prestigious honour bestowed upon distinguished members of the legal profession, recognising their excellence as advocates and academics.
During the meeting, the LPPC examined five petitions against some applicants. All the petitions were found to be unfounded and were dismissed.
The swearing-in ceremony for the 87 selected candidates is scheduled for September 30, during the special session of the Supreme Court marking the beginning of the new judicial year. This event traditionally takes place at the Supreme Court.
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Members of the Inner Bar, known as SANs, are given privileges such as reserved seats in the front rows of all courts and priority hearings of their cases.
They are also distinguished by their attire, known as “silk,” which differs from the standard robe worn by other lawyers.
Here are the names of the shortlisted candidates.Promotion Category:1. Lateef Olaseinde Karim, Esq.2. Godwin Tagbo Ike, Esq.3. Johnson Odionu, Esq.4. Nnodim Marcellinus Duru, Esq.5. Inocente Adams Ovbagbedia, Esq.6. Soronnadi Anthony Njoku, Esq.7. Adamu Abubakar, Esq.8. Charles Oyaole Musa, Esq.9. Udochi Nunny Iheanacho, Esq.10. David Dare Onietan, Esq.11. Elele Chinatu Casmir, Esq.12. Josiah Rapuluchuks Nduka, Esq.13. Godwin Ikechukwu Obeta, Esq.14. Habeeb Orisavia Ilavbare, Esq.15. Moisés Kolade Obafemi, Esq.16. Mathew Echezonam Esonanjor, Esq.17. Baba Fika Dalah, Esq.18. Babatunde Ademoye Sodipo, Esq.19. Mustapha Ikhegbe Abubakar, Esq.20. Emmanuel Ibhagbemien Esene, Esq.21. Henry Adedayo Bello, Esq.22. Boniface Chinedu Moore, Esq.23. Clemente Amechi Ezika, Esq.24. Omokayode Adebayo Dada, Esq.25. Edwin Anikwem, Esq.26. Roy Ogbonnaya Umahi Nwaeze, Esq.27. Olumide Oniyire Olugbenga, Esq.28. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, Esq.29. Ayoola Olufemi Ajayi, Esq.30. Paul Chukwuma Obi, Esq.31. Olasupo Dominic Ati-John, Esq.32. Cole Segun Ololade, Esq.33. Charles Ayodeji Adeogun-Phillips, Esq.34. Okechukwu Kingsley Ajunwa, Esq.35. Jacob Ocheogbu Ifere, Esq.36. Emmanuel Aderemi Adekile, Esq.37. Christopher Ehumadu Okeke, Esq.38. Oluronke Adeyemi, Esq.39. Oluwole Olawale Afolabi, Esq.40. Toboukebide Kekemeke, Esq.41. Akinbamigbe Adesomoju, Esq.42. Victor Owarienomare Odjemu, Esq.43. Josías Ojochide Daniel-Ebune, Esq.44. Olukunle Ogheneovo Edun, Esq.45. Abdulaziz Enebi Ibrahim, Esq.46. Stanley Chidozie Imo, Esq.47. Charles Oladipo Titiloye, Esq.48. Abdulkarim Kanaabubakar, Esq.49. Kingsley Chuku, Esq.50. Adeyinka Oluwaseun Aderemi, Esq.51. Olaolu Akintunde Owolabi, Esq.52. Adedeji Sharafadeen Abdulkadir, Esq.53. Idowu Omotunde Benson, Esq.54. Kolawole James Olowookere, Esq.55. Chinasa Thelma Unaegbunam, Esq.56. Ademola Oluwawolemi Esan, Esq.57. Omosanya Atilola Popoola, Esq.58. Taiye Ayotunde Oniyide, Esq.59. Emonye Oga Adekwu, Esq.60. Aderemi Oguntoye, Esq.61. Kashopefoluwa Olawale Balogun, Esq.62. Abdul Adamu, Esq.63. Theodore Okey Ezeobi, Esq.64. Rilwan Birnin Kebbi Umar, Esq.65. Chienye Ifeanyichukwu Okafor, Esq.66. Kaka Shehu Lawan, Esq.67. Abba Muhammed, Esq.68. Wendy Nwenenda Kuku, Esq.69. Ekele Enyinnaya Iheanacho, Esq.70. Okechukwu George Edeze, Esq.71. Akinyemi Oluwole Olujinmi, Esq.72. Gyang Yaya Zi, Esq.73. Idris Abubakar, Esq.74. George Ibrahim, Esq.75. Boonyameen Babajide Lawal, Esq.76. Terkaa Jeremías Aondo, Esq.77. Tochukwu Peter Tochukwu, Esq.78. Uchenna Uzo Njoku, Esq.79. Pablo Babatunde Daudu, Esq.80. Chukwudi Kachikwu Enebeli, Esq.81. Yusuf Folatunji Ogunrinde, Esq.82. Tobechukwu Kenechukwu Nweke, Esq.83. Ademola Kamardeen Abimbola, Esq.84. Yunus Abdulsalam, Esq.85. Mofesomo Ayodeji Tayo-Oyetibo, Esq.86. Chukwuemeka Agamadodaigwe Nnawuchi, Esq.
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Meanwhile, the LPPC elevated an academic to the position of senior N80 advocate.
1. Professor GANIU OKE ADEYEMI |