The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 87 lawyers for the award of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2024.
The secretary of the LPPC, Hajo Bello, who doubles as the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, announced this in a public notice on Thursday.
The list of new SAN designates was approved at the LPPC’s 164th plenary meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, on Thursday.
The list of new SAN designates was approved at the LPPC’s 164th plenary meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, on Thursday.
The SAN rank is a prestigious honour conferred on distinguished members of the legal profession, recognising their excellence as advocates and academics.
During the meeting, the LPPC reviewed five petitions against some applicants. All petitions were considered to be lacking in merit and were dismissed.
The swearing-in ceremony for the 87 successful candidates is…