The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the elevation of 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
The appointments were ratified on Thursday, July 23, 2026, during the committee’s 174th Plenary Session, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON.
The outcome highlights a competitive selection process. Last month, the LPPC shortlisted 77 applicants under the Advocates Category and 12 under the Academic Category, while inviting public comments regarding their integrity, reputation, and competence. Following final deliberations, 10 lawyers from the Advocates Category and 11 candidates from the Academic Category were dropped, leaving 67 successful advocates and a single academic appointee.
The official announcement was released by Kabir Eniola Akanbi, Esq., Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary to the LPPC. In the statement, the LPPC emphasized that conferment of the rank is a mark of professional excellence awarded to practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional distinction in court advocacy or legal scholarship.
Key Directives and Guidelines
Mandatory Induction:
In line with directives from the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), all prospective conferees must attend and complete a Pre-Swearing-In Induction Programme prior to formal conferment. The date will be communicated in due course.
Adherence to Ethics Rules:
Pursuant to Paragraph 25(1) of the LPPC Guidelines and Rule 39(3) of the Rules of Professional Conduct (2023), candidates are strictly forbidden from publishing or encouraging advertisements, congratulatory messages, or goodwill notices regarding their nomination. The committee warned that violations will attract statutory and ethical sanctions.
Swearing-In Ceremony: The formal swearing-in ceremony for all 68 conferees is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.
Full List of 2026 SAN Appointees
Advocate Category (In Order of Seniority at the Bar)
Hakeem Obafemi Agaba, Esq.
Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu, Esq.
Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor, Esq.
Godwill Achibong Umoh, Esq.
Sunday Samuel Obende, Esq.
Adebayo Olugbenga Adaralegbe, Esq.
Jimson Ejovi Okodaso, Esq.
Olalekan Lawrence Bade-John, Esq.
Olaotan Thomas Olusegun, Esq.
Philemeon Audu Daffi, Esq.
Adenrele David Adegborioye, Esq.
James Eromosele Agbonhese, Esq.
Alexander Nduka Muoka, Esq.
Onome Okodiya, Esq.
Emmanuel Akunke Akomaye, Esq.
Ikhide Ehighelua, Esq.
Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe, Esq.
Ogunmuyiwa Olayinka Balogun, Esq.
Anthony Auditz Iroagalachi, Esq.
Mohammed Tajudeen Mohammed, Esq.
Odion Peter Odia, Esq.
Gbemiga Adaramola, Esq.
Moses Okoh Onyilokwu, Esq.
Charles Azubuike Obodiozie, Esq.
Bimbo Felix Atilola, Esq.
Okechukwu Steve Emelieze, Esq.
Joshua Demilade Olaniyan, Esq.
Igonikon Abiola Adekunle, Esq.
Christian Nnadozie Nwokorie, Esq.
Sadiku Momoh Ilegieuno, Esq.
Sarafa Kolawole Idowu, Esq.
Olujoke Enitan Alius, Esq.
Oliver Onyenucheya Amuzie, Esq.
Adebisi Emmanuel Adeniyi, Esq.
Faruk Abdullah, Esq.
Sagir Gezawa Suleiman, Esq.
Ifeanyi Godwin Ezeuko, Esq.
Adebayo Folorunsho Ologe, Esq.
Sabiu Gumba Adamu, Esq.
Eric Keme-Egolukumor Omare, Esq.
Soibi Ideriah Ovia, Esq.
Somina Peter Johnbull, Esq.
Chinedum Ikenna Umeche, Esq.
Emmanuel Eghiegba Ekhasemomhe, Esq.
Mohammed El-Hassan Sheriff, Esq.
Junaidu Bello Marshall, Esq.
Olawale Sunday Fapohunda, Esq.
Adebiyi Alaba Adetosoye, Esq.
Senior Sulyman Ibrahim, Esq.
Agba Eimunjeze, Esq.
Ayobamidele Oyekunle Akande, Esq.
Adetunji Taiwo Adedoyin Adeniyi, Esq.
Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Adekunle, Esq.
Umaru Yunusa, Esq.
Akorede Habeeb Lawal, Esq.
Darlington Nnabuike Ozurumba, Esq.
Nnaemeka Francis Patrick Egonu, Esq.
Kayode Orire Omosehin, Esq.
Mitchel Akinrinsola Aribisala, Esq.
Bolu Agbaje Akadri, Esq.
Oluwaseun Asimiyu Alao, Esq.
Olugbenga Olusanya Ajala, Esq.
Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja, Esq.
Afees Hassan Adebayo, Esq.
Mohammed Abiodun Adelodun, Esq.
Jonathan Akintola Makinde, Esq.
Olajide Salami, Esq.
Academic Category
Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri
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