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CJN to inaugurate 57 new SANs as Supreme Court marks new legal year

Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun 1

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Monday, September 29, swear-in 57 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria.

The ceremony is part of programmes lined up to formally mark the 2025/2026 legal year of the Court.

It is expected to hold at the main courtroom of the apex court.

This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Supreme Court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Festus Akande in Abuja.

“In line with our age-long tradition, during the special court session, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, will deliver a State-of-the Judiciary address,” the statement read.

“This is with a view to highlighting the performance of the Supreme Court in particular, and the Nigerian Judiciary in general, in the 2024/2025 legal year.

“In the same vein, other leading stakeholders in the Justice Sector will present speeches bordering on the state of the sector.

“These include: Hon. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chairman of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), amongst others.”