by 
To the newly Honourable Senior Advocates of Nigeria,
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of you on the momentous occasion of being conferred with the distinguished rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Today’s swearing-in ceremony, graciously administered by the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kekere-Ekun, marks the pinnacle of your illustrious careers.
Your elevation to this esteemed rank is a testament to your unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and immense sacrifice in the pursuit of excellence in the legal profession. Your exemplary expertise, integrity, and commitment to upholding the highest standards of the law have earned you this noble recognition.
As you embark on this new chapter, we the law students expect you to continue demonstrating exceptional leadership, character, and decorum, inspiring law students and young lawyers to emulate your exemplary standards. Your role as Senior Advocates of Nigeria transcends the courtroom, as you become beacons of hope, integrity, and justice in our society.
You’re now entrusted with the following duty:
- Uphold the Integrity of the Profession: Adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring that your conduct reflects the dignity of the legal profession as mentors and role models to students and young lawyers.
- Mentor the Next Generation: Share your invaluable knowledge and experience with law students and young lawyers, guiding them toward excellence.
- Contribute to Legal Development: With this elevation it’s not only a personal development but now you’re entrusted with shaping the legal landscape.
- Lateef Karim, SAN
- Godwin Ike, SAN
- Johnson Odionu, SAN
- Nnodim Duru, SAN
- Innocent Ovbagbedia, SAN
- Soronnadi Njoku, SAN
- Adamu Abubakar, SAN
- Charles Musa, SAN
- Udochi Iheanacho, SAN
- David Onietan, SAN
- Elele Casmir, SAN
- Josiah Nduka, SAN
- Godwin Obeta, SAN
- Habeeb Ilavbare, SAN
- Moses Obafemi, SAN
- Mathew Esonanjor, SAN
- Baba Dalah, SAN
- Babatunde Sodipo, SAN
- Mustapha Abubakar, SAN
- Emmanuel Esene, SAN
- Henry Bello, SAN
- Boniface Moore, SAN
- Clement Ezika, SAN
- Omokayode Dada, SAN
- Edwin Anikwem, SAN
- Roy Nwaeze, SAN
- Olumide Olugbenga, SAN
- Monday Ubani, SAN
- Ayoola Ajayi, SAN
- Paul Obi, SAN
- Olasupo Ati-John, SAN
- Cole Ololade, SAN
- Charles Adeogun-Phillips, SAN
- Okechukwu Ajunwa, SAN
- Jacob Ifere, SAN
- Emmanuel Adekile, SAN
- Christopher Okeke, SAN
- Oluronke Adeyemi, SAN
- Oluwole Olawale Afolabi, SAN
- Toboukebide Kekemeke, SAN
- Akinbamigbe Adesomoju, SAN
- Victor Owarienomare Odjemu, SAN
- Josiah Ojochide Daniel-Ebune, SAN
- Olukunle Ogheneovo Edun, SAN
- Abdulaziz Enebi Ibrahim, SAN
- Stanley Chidozie Imo, SAN
- Charles Oladipo Titiloye, SAN
- Abdulkarim Kana Abubakar, SAN
- Kingsley Chuku, SAN
- Adeyinka Oluwaseun Aderemi, SAN
- Olaolu Akintunde Owolabi, SAN
- Adedeji Sharafadeen Abdulkadir, SAN
- Idowu Omotunde Benson, SAN
- Kolawole James Olowookere, SAN
- Chinasa Thelma Unaegbunam, SAN
- Ademola Oluwawolemi Esan, SAN
- Omosanya Atilola Popoola, SAN
- Taiye Ayotunde Oniyide, SAN
- Emonye Oga Adekwu, SAN
- Aderemi Oguntoye, SAN
- Kashopefoluwa Olawale Balogun, SAN
- Abdul Adamu, SAN
- Theodore Ezeobi, SAN
- Rilwan Umar, SAN
- Chienye Okafor, SAN
- Kaka Lawan, SAN
- Abba Muhammed, SAN
- Wendy Kuku, SAN
- Ekele Iheanacho, SAN
- Okechukwu Edeze, SAN
- Akinyemi Olujinmi, SAN
- Gyang Yaya Zi, SAN
- Idris Abubakar, SAN
- George Ibrahim, SAN
- Boonyameen Lawal, SAN
- Terkaa Aondo, SAN
- Tochukwu Tochukwu, SAN
- Uchenna Njoku, SAN
- Paul Daudu, SAN
- Chukwudi Enebeli, SAN
- Yusuf Ogunrinde, SAN
- Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN
- Ademola Abimbola, SAN
- Yunus Abdulsalam, SAN
- Mofesomo Tayo-Oyetibo, SAN
- Chukwuemeka Nnawuchi, SAN
- Prof. Ganiyu Oke SAN
Your achievement serves as a motivation to law students and young lawyers, demonstrating that diligence, perseverance, and excellence can lead to the pinnacle of success.
Once again, I extend heartfelt congratulations to you and your loved ones on this remarkable attainment. Your dedication to the legal profession is a shining example, and I look forward to witnessing the profound impact you will continue to make in the judiciary, the legal profession, and the nation.
Please accept my sincerest and most respectful congratulations.
Sincerely,
Amb Shuaibu Bashir Mukaddam, GCOA
Nigerian National President
African Law Students Association.
