Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) as part of activities marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year.
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The ceremony marks a significant milestone for the newly elevated lawyers, who have earned one of the highest professional honours in Nigeria's legal system.
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) announced the development on Monday, October 12, 2026, through a news flash published on its official X account.
The announcement was accompanied by a video and photographs showing highlights of the ceremony.
The conferment of the SAN rank recognises outstanding legal practitioners who have distinguished themselves through their professional conduct, advocacy and contributions to the development of law in Nigeria.
The new Senior Advocates are expected to uphold the standards of integrity, competence and professionalism associated with the prestigious title.
However, further details about the individual recipients and the ceremony were not immediately available at the time of filing this report.
The swearing-in comes as the Nigerian judiciary begins another legal year, a period that provides an opportunity to review judicial activities and renew commitments to the administration of justice.
More details are expected as additional information about the ceremony and the newly elevated Senior Advocates becomes available.
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