72 Lawyers To Be Conferred SAN Tomorrow At Supreme Court Complex Abuja

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 7, 2021 | 6:08 AM GMT

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Mr. Ibrahim Muhammad will on Wednesday, confer the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, on seventy-two lawyers, including the Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Mr. Anthony Ojukwu and a former member of the House of Representatives, West-Idahosa Ehiogie.

The ceremony, which will take place at the Supreme Court complex, is part of activities to kick-start the 2021/2022 Legal Year of the Supreme Court.

The seventy-two lawyers were among the list of successful lawyers elevated to the rank of SAN by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, LPPC.

The list, which was released by the acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hajo Sarki Bello, comprised ten academics and sixty-two advocates.

Out of the one hundred and fifty-nine legal practitioners that applied for the SAN this year, seventy-two were successful at the end of the rigorous exercise.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.