CJN Kekere-Ekun Swears In 68 New Senior Advocates of Nigeria for 2026/2027 Legal Year

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at a ceremony marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year.

The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) reported the development on Monday, sharing videos and photographs from the ceremony on its official X account.

Speaking at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja, Kekere-Ekun urged judicial officers to embrace reforms aimed at speeding up the administration of justice, citing the growing number of cases before Nigerian courts.

She also encouraged judges to adopt technology to improve the handling and determination of cases, stressing the need for more efficient judicial processes.

Reviewing the judiciary’s performance during the year under review, the CJN disclosed that more than 2,000 cases were filed at the Supreme Court, with civil matters accounting for the majority.

Kekere-Ekun also cautioned legal practitioners against making public statements that discredit court judgments through the media, highlighting the importance of responsible engagement with judicial decisions.

The conferment of the SAN rank recognises senior legal practitioners who have met the requirements for the prestigious title. The 68 appointees include 67 advocates listed in order of seniority at the Bar and one successful academic applicant, Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri.

Full List of 68 New Senior Advocates of Nigeria

The following names were listed in order of seniority at the Bar, followed by the successful academic applicant.

Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu

Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor

Godwill Achibong Umoh

Sunday Samuel Obende

Adebayo Olugbenga Adaralegbe

Jimson Ejovi Okodaso

Olalekan Lawrence Bade-John

Olaotan Thomas Olusegun

Philemeon Audu Daffi

Adenrele David Adegborioye

James Eromosele Agbonhese

Alexander Nduka Muoka

Onome Okodiya

Emmanuel Akunke Akomaye

Ikhide Ehighelua

Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe

Ogunmuyiwa Olayinka Balogun

Anthony Auditz Iroagalachi

Mohammed Tajudeen Mohammed

Odion Peter Odia

Gbemiga Adaramola

Moses Okoh Onyilokwu

Charles Azubuike Obodozie

Hakeem Obafemi Agaba

Bimbo Felix Atilola

Okechukwu Steve Emelieze

Joshua Demilade Olaniyan

Igonikon Abiola Adekunle

Christian Nnadozie Nwokorie

Sadiku Momoh Ilegieuno

Sarafa Kolawole Idowu

Olujoke Enitan Alius

Oliver Onyenucheya Amuzie

Adebisi Emmanuel Adeniyi

Faruk Abdullah

Sagir Gezawa Suleiman

Ifeanyi Godwin Ezeuko

Adebayo Folorunsho Ologe

Sabiu Gumba Adamu

Eric Keme-Egolukumor Omare

Soibi Ideriah Ovia

Somina Peter Johnbull

Chinedum Ikenna Umeche

Emmanuel Eghiegba Ekhasemomhe

Mohammed El-Hassan Sheriff

Junaidu Bello Marshall

Olawale Sunday Fapohunda

Adebiyi Alaba Adetosoye

Senior Sulyman Ibrahim

Agba Eimunjeze

Ayobamidele Oyekunle Akande

Adetunji Taiwo Adedoyin Adeniyi

Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Adekunle

Umaru Yunusa

Akorede Habeeb Lawal

Darlington Nnabuike Ozurumba

Nnaemeka Francis Patrick Egonu

Kayode Orire Omosehin

Mitchel Akinrinsola Aribisala

Bolu Agbaje Akadri

Oluwaseun Asimiyu Alao

Olugbenga Olusanya Ajala

Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja

Afees Hassan Adebayo

Mohammed Abiodun Adelodun

Jonathan Akintola Makinde

Olajide Salami

Successful Academic Applicant

Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri