LPPC Shortlists 72 Lawyers For SAN Title – See Full List

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:

• Accompanied by a verifying affidavit sworn before a court of record or a Notary Public

• Made in twenty (20) copies

• 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

1. Theophilus Esan Kolawole, Esq

2. Fedude Zimughan, Esq

3. Ernest Chik Wendu Ikeji, Esq

4. Victor Esiri Akpoguma, Esq

5. Leslie Akujuobi Njemanze, Esq

6. Akintola Wilson Adewale, Esq

7. Preye Agedah, Esq

8. Omamuzo Erebe, Esq

9. Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo, Esq

10. Olumide Ekisola, Esq

11. George Ejie Ukaegbu, Esq

12. Oromena Justice Ajakpovi, Esq

13. Tairu Adebayo, Esq

14. Bawaakhimie Osali Ibrahim, Esq

15. Suleh Umar, Esq

16. Emeka Akabogu, Esq

17. Godwin Sunday Ogboji, Esq

18. Godwin Aimuagbonrie Idiagbonya, Esq

19. Adeolu Olusegun Salako, Esq

20. Adetunji Oso, Esq

21. Achinike Godwin William-Wobodo, Esq

22. Shuaib Agbarere Mustapha, Esq

23. Adizua Chu-chu Okoroafor, Esq

24. Olanrewaju Tasleem Akinsola, Esq

25. Amaechi Fidelis Iteshi, Esq

26. Adakole Edwin Inegedu, Esq

27. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, Esq

28. David Ogenyi Ogebe, Esq

29. Aminu Sani Gadanya, Esq

30. Oluseun Awonuga Adentyi, Esq

31. Ikechukwu Raphael Uwanna, Esq

32. Ayodeji Joseph Ademola, Esq

33. Kelechi Nwaiwu, Esq

34. Lawal Garba Hudu, Esq

35. Ibim Simeon Dokubo, Esq

36. Luka Abubakar Haruna Musa, Esq

37. Shakeer Adedayo Oshodi, Esq

38. Oluwole Tolulope Jimi-bada, Esq

39. Mubarak Tijani Adekilekun, Esq

40. Chinyere Ekene Moneme, Esq

41. Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, Esq

42. Kingsley Tochukwuudeh, Esq

43. Augustine Enenche Audu, Esq

44. Ali Dussah Zubairu, Esq

45. Adeyemi Adebambo Pitan, Esq

46. Habeeb Abdulrahman Oredola, Esq

47. Abdulakeem Labi-lawal, Esq

48. Victor Agunzi, Esq

49. Nkwegu Luke Ogbagaegwu, Esq

50. Bidemi Ifedunni Ademola-Bello, Esq

51. Temilolu Femi Adamolekun, Esq

52. Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, Esq

53. Adedayo Gbolahan Adesina, Esq

54. Usman Yusufzaiyanu, Esq

55. Taiwo Azeez Hassan, Esq

56. Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja, Esq

57. Rye Olufemi Olabunmi Oyewole, Esq

B. Academics

1. Prof. John Alewo Agbonika

2. Prof. Osy Ezechukwunyere Nwebo

3. Prof. Nlerum Sunday Okogbule

4. Prof. Najeem Adeyemi Ijaiya

5. Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri

6. Prof. Akkaarren Samuel Shaakaa

7. Prof. Nathaniel Ahagbue Inegbedion

8. Prof. Collins Obioma Chijioke

9. Prof. Violet Aigbokhaevbo

10. Prof. Meshak Nnama Umenweke

11. Prof. Augustine Robert Agom

12. Prof. Osaretin George Izevbuwa

13. Prof. Chimajosephat Ubanyionwu

14. Prof. Ibrahim Abdulqadir Abikan

15. 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.