The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has officially released the names of 72 candidates shortlisted for the prestigious Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title for the year 2025.
This was disclosed in a public statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir Akanbi, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
According to the announcement, the shortlisted candidates include 57 advocates and 15 academics, carefully selected in line with the LPPC’s laid-down guidelines. However, the LPPC emphasized that the publication of the shortlist does not automatically translate to the conferment of the SAN rank.
Public Input Invited
As part of its vetting process, the LPPC has called on members of the public to submit any information relevant to the integrity, competence, or reputation of the candidates listed. All submissions must be:
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Accompanied by a verifying affidavit sworn before a court of record or a Notary Public
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Made in twenty (20) copies
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Sent to the LPPC before the final interview phase
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the sanctity of the SAN rank, which remains one of the highest honors in the Nigerian legal profession.
Full List of Shortlisted Candidates
A. Advocates
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Theophilus Esan Kolawole, Esq
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Fedude Zimughan, Esq
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Ernest Chik Wendu Ikeji, Esq
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Victor Esiri Akpoguma, Esq
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Leslie Akujuobi Njemanze, Esq
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Akintola Wilson Adewale, Esq
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Preye Agedah, Esq
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Omamuzo Erebe, Esq
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Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo, Esq
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Olumide Ekisola, Esq
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George Ejie Ukaegbu, Esq
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Oromena Justice Ajakpovi, Esq
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Tairu Adebayo, Esq
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Bawaakhimie Osali Ibrahim, Esq
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Suleh Umar, Esq
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Emeka Akabogu, Esq
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Godwin Sunday Ogboji, Esq
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Godwin Aimuagbonrie Idiagbonya, Esq
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Adeolu Olusegun Salako, Esq
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Adetunji Oso, Esq
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Achinike Godwin William-Wobodo, Esq
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Shuaib Agbarere Mustapha, Esq
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Adizua Chu-chu Okoroafor, Esq
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Olanrewaju Tasleem Akinsola, Esq
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Amaechi Fidelis Iteshi, Esq
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Adakole Edwin Inegedu, Esq
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Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, Esq
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David Ogenyi Ogebe, Esq
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Aminu Sani Gadanya, Esq
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Oluseun Awonuga Adentyi, Esq
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Ikechukwu Raphael Uwanna, Esq
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Ayodeji Joseph Ademola, Esq
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Kelechi Nwaiwu, Esq
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Lawal Garba Hudu, Esq
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Ibim Simeon Dokubo, Esq
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Luka Abubakar Haruna Musa, Esq
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Shakeer Adedayo Oshodi, Esq
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Oluwole Tolulope Jimi-bada, Esq
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Mubarak Tijani Adekilekun, Esq
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Chinyere Ekene Moneme, Esq
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Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, Esq
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Kingsley Tochukwuudeh, Esq
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Augustine Enenche Audu, Esq
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Ali Dussah Zubairu, Esq
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Adeyemi Adebambo Pitan, Esq
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Habeeb Abdulrahman Oredola, Esq
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Abdulakeem Labi-lawal, Esq
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Victor Agunzi, Esq
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Nkwegu Luke Ogbagaegwu, Esq
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Bidemi Ifedunni Ademola-Bello, Esq
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Temilolu Femi Adamolekun, Esq
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Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, Esq
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Adedayo Gbolahan Adesina, Esq
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Usman Yusufzaiyanu, Esq
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Taiwo Azeez Hassan, Esq
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Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja, Esq
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Rye Olufemi Olabunmi Oyewole, Esq
B. Academics
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Prof. John Alewo Agbonika
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Prof. Osy Ezechukwunyere Nwebo
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Prof. Nlerum Sunday Okogbule
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Prof. Najeem Adeyemi Ijaiya
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Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri
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Prof. Akkaarren Samuel Shaakaa
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Prof. Nathaniel Ahagbue Inegbedion
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Prof. Collins Obioma Chijioke
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Prof. Violet Aigbokhaevbo
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Prof. Meshak Nnama Umenweke
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Prof. Augustine Robert Agom
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Prof. Osaretin George Izevbuwa
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Prof. Chimajosephat Ubanyionwu
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Prof. Ibrahim Abdulqadir Abikan
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Prof. Ominiye Bukola Akinola
Next Steps
The final list of successful candidates will be published after all necessary screenings, interviews, and character evaluations have been concluded. The LPPC reminded the public that being shortlisted is not a guarantee of elevation.
About the SAN Rank
The rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is the highest honor in Nigeria’s legal profession, reserved for legal practitioners and academics who have made significant contributions to the development of the law. It is comparable to the title of Queen’s Counsel (QC) in the United Kingdom.
Stay tuned to EdoToday for updates on the final list of SAN awardees and other developments in Nigeria’s legal and judicial system.
