Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned newly inaugurated Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) that the rank is only a privilege that can be withdrawn any time if abused.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of 57 new SANs and the opening of the new legal year 2025/-2026 , Justice Kekere-Ekun said their achievement signifies not only professional excellence but also a commitment to ethical conduct and the upholding of the integrity of the legal profession.
According to her, the conferment of this rank is a rigorous process, reflecting the high expectations placed upon those who bear the title.
She explained that the rank of SAN signifies not only professional excellence but also a commitment to ethical conduct and the upholding of the integrity of the legal profession.
The CJN urged the new SANs to uphold and internalize those principles, carry the rank with the utmost dignity, grace, and sense of responsibility it demands.
Justice Kekere-Ekun commended the efforts of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee in sustaining the standards and integrity of the processes leading to the final selection of successful applicants.
She said the judiciary remains steadfast in its constitutional role of dispensing justice fairly and impartially
