The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has officially released the list of 57 candidates shortlisted for the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for the year 2025.
According to a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Kabir Akanbi, Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, the list comprises 56 legal practitioners and one academic who met the stringent requirements for elevation to the rank.
The statement further revealed that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, granted approval for the shortlist during the 169th Plenary Session of the Committee held on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
The rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is regarded as the pinnacle of legal recognition in the country. It is conferred on legal professionals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence either through advocacy in the courtroom or through impactful contributions to academic legal scholarship.
The LPPC also confirmed that three petitions were filed against some applicants during the selection process. However, after a comprehensive review, all the petitions were dismissed as lacking merit.
In line with the protocols established by the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), all shortlisted candidates are mandated to undergo and complete the Pre-Swearing-In Induction Programme — a compulsory requirement before the final conferment of the SAN title.
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The statement also cautioned nominees against engaging in any form of publicity or congratulatory advertisement prior to the official swearing-in ceremony:
“In line with Paragraph 25(1) of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Guidelines and Rule 39(3) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, 2023, all shortlisted conferees are strictly prohibited from sponsoring or encouraging advertisements, goodwill messages, or congratulatory notices related to their nomination or conferment. Any violation may attract disciplinary measures,” the LPPC warned.
The official Swearing-In Ceremony for the successful candidates is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 29, 2025.
Here are 57 candidates for 2025 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Rank
1. Theophilus Esan
2. Fedude Zimughan
3. Ernest Ikeji
4. Victor Esiriakpoguma
5. Leslie Njemanze
6. Akintunde Adewale
7. Preye Agedah
8. Omamuzo Erebe
9. Hannibal Uwaifo
10. Olumide Ekisola
11. George Ukaegbu
12. Oromena Ajakpovi
13. Tairu Adebayo
14. Bawa Ibrahim
15. Suleh Umar
16. Emeka Akabogu
17. Godwin Ogboji
18. Godwin Idiagbonya
19. Adeolu Salako
20. Adetunji Oso
21. Achinike William-Wobodo
22. Shuaib Mustapha
23. Adizua Okoroafor
24. Olanrewaju Akinsola
25. Amaechi Iteshi
26. Adakole Inegede
27. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya
28. David Ogebe
29. Aminu Gadanya
30. Oluseun Adeniyi
31. Ikechukwu Uwanna
32. Ayodeji Ademola
33. Kelechi Nwaiwu
34. Lawal Hudu
35. Ibim Dokubo
36. Luka Abubakar Musa
37. Shakeer Oshodi
38. Oluwole Jimi-Bada
39. Mubarak Adekilekun
40. Chinyere Ekene Moneme
41. Shuaibu Labaran
42. Kingsley Udeh
43. Augustine Audu
44. Ali Zubairu
45. Adeyemi Pitan
46. Habeeb Oredola
47. Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal
48. Victor Agunzi
49. Nkwegu Ogbagaegwu
50. Bidemi Ademola-Bello
51. Temilolu Femiadamolekun
52. Abdulkarim Maude
53. Adedayo Adesina
54. Usman Zaiyanu
55. Taiwo Hassan
56. Olufemi Oyewole
Shortlisted Academic:
57. Professor Chima Ubanyionwu
