FULL LIST: Names of 68 new SANs sworn in by CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria. See the full list of new SANs. Read More:…
The rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is the country's highest professional honour for lawyers, often likened to the "silk" title in the British legal system. It is conferred annually on legal practitioners who have demonstrated outstanding advocacy, scholarship or contribution to the development of law in Nigeria, following a rigorous vetting process by the Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee (LPPC), which is chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Candidates are typically assessed on years of practice, number of reported cases argued, and standing within the profession, with the conferment ceremony traditionally held at the start of the new Legal Year.
This year's list of 68 awardees, comprising 67 advocates and one legal academic, is notable for including a nominee honoured specifically for scholarly contribution rather than courtroom advocacy — a category occasionally recognised under the rules to honour distinguished law teachers. Both Punch and Legit.ng report the same total figures and breakdown, with Legit.ng additionally framing the conferment as covering the 2026/2027 Legal Year. Neither report details the specific criteria used for individual nominees or the full LPPC vetting process behind this year's selection.