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