72 Lawyers Shortlisted for 2025 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Rank

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released a shortlist of 72 candidates for the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2025. The list comprises 57 legal practitioners and 15 academic professionals.

This announcement was made public through a notice signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, on Tuesday.

According to the LPPC, the shortlisted candidates have met the committee’s selection criteria. However, this shortlist does not automatically guarantee their elevation to the SAN rank. Each applicant must still undergo final evaluations, including interviews and integrity checks.

To ensure transparency and fairness, the LPPC has invited the public to submit any complaints or remarks about the character, conduct, and reputation of the shortlisted individuals. All submissions must be in twenty copies, verified under oath before a superior court in Nigeria or a Notary Public.

“Every complaint must be accompanied with a verifying affidavit deposed to by the author before a superior court of record in Nigeria or before a Notary Public and must be in twenty (20) copies,” the public notice stated.

Awarding the SAN Title: A Mark of Legal Excellence

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria title is one of the highest honors in the legal profession. It is awarded to legal practitioners and academics who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and integrity in the legal field. Candidates go through rigorous scrutiny, and only those who meet the standards in both advocacy and academics make it to the final stage.

Those who eventually receive the SAN title will join a select group of elite legal professionals who are granted special privileges in Nigerian courts, including the right to wear silk robes, sit in front rows in courtrooms, and enjoy higher professional respect.

The final list of successful applicants will be announced after the LPPC concludes its evaluations and interview sessions.

Governor’s Note and Additional Information

Although this round is part of the 2025 selection process, it continues the LPPC’s long-standing tradition of selecting only the most distinguished individuals for the rank. Many of those shortlisted have contributed to landmark legal cases, taught at top institutions, or published important research in legal scholarship.

Among the academic candidates are respected professors from various Nigerian universities who have published legal textbooks, supervised PhD students, and provided advisory services in national policy and international law.

Legal practitioners on the list include experienced litigators, human rights defenders, and commercial law experts who have been active in Nigerian and regional courts for many years.

Members of the public, legal institutions, and professional groups are expected to submit all comments before the LPPC proceeds with the final screening and makes a decision.

Full List of Senior Advocate Applicants

1. Theophilus Esan Kolawole, Esq
2. Fedude Zimughan, Esq
3. Ernest Chik Wendu Ikeji, Esq
4. Victor Esiri Akpoguma, Esq
5. Leslie Akujuobi Njemanze, Esq
6. Akintola Wilson Adewale, Esq
7. Preye Agedah, Esq
8. Omamuzo Erebe, Esq
9. Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo, Esq
10. Olumide Ekisola, Esq
11. George Ejie Ukaegbu, Esq
12. Oromena Justice Ajakpovi, Esq
13. Tairu Adebayo, Esq
14. Bawaakhimie Osali Ibrahim, Esq
15. Suleh Umar, Esq
16. Emeka Akabogu, Esq
17. Godwin Sunday Ogboji Esq
18. Godwin Aimuagbonrie Idiagbonya, Esq
19. Adeolu Olusegun Salako, Esq
20. Adetunji Oso, Esq
21. Achinike Godwin William-Wobodo, Esq
22. Shuaib Agbarere Mustapha, Esq
23. Adizua Chu-chu Okoroafor, Esq
24. Olanrewaju Tasleem Akinsola, Esq
25. Amaechi Fidelis Iteshi, Esq
26. Adakole Edwin Inegedu, Esq
27. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, Esq
28. David Ogenyi Ogebe, Esq
29. Aminu Sani Gadanya, Esq
30. Oluseun Awonuga Adentyi, Esq
31. Ikechukwu Raphael Uwanna, Esq
32. Ayodeji Joseph Ademola,Esq
33. Kelechi Nwaiwu, Esq
34. Lawal Garba Hudu, Esq
35. Ibim Simeon Dokubo, Esq
36. Luka Abubakar Haruna Musa, Esq
37. Shakeer Adedayo Oshodi, Esq
38. Oluwole Tolulope Jimi-bada, Esq
39. Mubarak Tijani Adekilekun, Esq
40. Chinyere Ekene Moneme, Esq
41. Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, Esq
42. Kingsley Tochukwuudeh, Esq
43. Augustine Enenche Audu, Esq
44. Ali Dussah Zubairu, Esq
45. Adeyemi Adebambo Pitan, Esq
46. Habeeb Abdulrahman Oredola, Esq
47. Abdulakeem Labi-lawal, Esq
48. Victor Agunzi, Esq
49. Nkwegu Luke Ogbagaegwu, Esq
50. Bidemi Ifedunni Ademola-Bello, Esq
51. Temilolu Femi Adamolekun, Esq
52. Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, Esq
53. Adedayo Gbolahan Adesina, Esq
54. Usman Yusufzaiyanu, Esq
55. Taiwo Azeez Hassan, Esq
56. Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja, Esq
57. Rye Olufemi Olabunmi Oyewole, Esq

B. Academic Applicants

1. Prof. John Alewo Agbonika
2. Prof. Osy Ezechukwunyere Nwebo
3. Prof. Nlerum Sunday Okogbule
4. Prof. Najeem Adeyemi Ijaiya
5. Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri
6. Prof. Akkaarren Samuel Shaakaa
7. Prof. Nathaniel Ahagbue Inegbedion
8. Prof. Collins Obioma Chijioke
9. Prof. Violet Aigbokhaevbo
10. Prof Meshak Nnama Umenweke
11. Prof. Augustine Robert Agom
12. Prof Osaretin George Izevbuwa
13. Prof. Chimajosephat Ubanyionwu
14. Prof. Ibrahim Abdulqadir Abikan
15. Prof. Ominiye Bukola Akinola

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