The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has announced 89 candidates shortlisted for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria for 2026.
The shortlist includes 77 advocates and 12 academics.
The Secretary of the LPPC and Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi, announced the shortlist in a statement on Wednesday.
The committee said the shortlisted candidates passed several stages in the selection process.
These stages included two rounds of screening for advocates, academic pre-qualification, an initial academic review, an independent appeals hearing, and a chambers inspection.
The LPPC explained that publishing the shortlist comes before the final interview stage.
The committee made it clear that being shortlisted does not guarantee a candidate’s success.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the publication of the names of the shortlisted Applicants is not an indication of a successful application,” the LPPC stated.
The committee asked the public to share their views on the integrity, reputation, and competence of the shortlisted candidates.
It said these comments should be sent to the Office of the Secretary, Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.
The LPPC added that any complaint or adverse representation against a candidate must be accompanied by a verifying affidavit deposed to by the author before a superior court of record or a notary public in Nigeria.
The LPPC also said that comments and complaints need to be submitted in 20 copies.
The title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is the highest honour conferred on legal practitioners in the country.
Each year, this title is awarded to lawyers and academics who have demonstrated excellence in legal practice, research, and the development of the law.
Find the full list below:
Advocates Candidates
- Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu, Esq.
- Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor, Esq.
- Godwill Achibong Umoh, Esq.
- Sunday Samuel Obende, Esq.
- Adebayo Olugbenga Adaralegbe, Esq.
- Jimson Ejovi Okodaso, Esq.
- Olaotan Thomas Olusegun, Esq.
- Philemon Audu Daffi, Esq.
- Adenrele David Adegboriye, Esq.
- James Eromosele Agbonhese, Esq.
- Alexander Nduka Muoka, Esq.
- Olalekan Lawrence Bade-John, Esq.
- Onome Okodiya, Esq.
- Emmanuel Akunke Akomaye, Esq.
- Ikhide Ehighelua, Esq.
- Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe, Esq.
- Ogunmuyiwa Olayinka Balogun, Esq.
- Anthony Auditz Iroagalachi, Esq.
- Humprey Ehi Uwaifo, Esq.
- Akugbe Jonathan Osayande, Esq.
- Mohammed Tajudeen Mohammed, Esq.
- Odion Peter Odia, Esq.
- Olaide Bamidele Akinseye-George, Esq.
- Gbemiga Adaramola, Esq.
- Moses Okoh Oyilokwu, Esq.
- Abiodun Ebenezer Dada, Esq.
- Charles Azubuike Obodozie, Esq.
- Hakeem Obafemi Agaba, Esq.
- Bimbo Felix Atilola, Esq.
- Okechukwu Steve Emelieze, Esq.
- Israel Ikechukwu Alobu, Esq.
- Joshua Demilade Olaniyan, Esq.
- Igonikon Abiola Adekunle, Esq.
- Christian Nnadozie Nwokorie, Esq.
- Sadiku Momoh Ilegieuno, Esq.
- Adebayo Olanrewaju Omole, Esq.
- Sarafa Kolawole Idowu, Esq.
- Olujumoke Enitan Aliu, Esq.
- Oliver Onyenucheya Amuzie, Esq.
- Adebisi Emmanuel Adeniyi, Esq.
- Faruk Abdullah, Esq.
- Sagir Gezawa Suleiman, Esq.
- Ifeanyi Godwin Ezeuko, Esq.
- Aisha Ado Abdullahi, Esq.
- Adebayo Folorunsho Ologe, Esq.
- Sabiu Gumba Adamu, Esq.
- Eric Keme-Egolukumor Omare, Esq.
- Soibi Ideriah Ovia, Esq.
- Somina Peter Johnbuhl, Esq.
- Chinedum Ikenna Umechie, Esq.
- Emmanuel Eghiegba Ekhasemomhe, Esq.
- Mohammed El-Hassan Sheriff, Esq.
- Junaidu Bello Marshall, Esq.
- Olawale Sunday Fapohunda, Esq.
- Adebiyi Alaba Adetosoye, Esq.
- Senior Sulyman Ibrahim, Esq.
- Agba Eimunjeze, Esq.
- Ayobamidele Oyekunle Akande, Esq.
- Adetunji Taiwo Adedyin Adeniyi, Esq.
- Olamide Mujigbotoluwa Adekunle, Esq.
- Umaru Yunusa, Esq.
- Akorede Habeeb Lawal, Esq.
- Darlington Nnabuike Ozurumba, Esq.
- Ninaemeka Francis Patrick Egonu, Esq.
- Kayode Orire Omoshehin, Esq.
- Akponimisingha Osuobeni Ekoi, Esq.
- Mitchel Akinrinsola Aribisala, Esq.
- Bolu Agbaje Akadiri, Esq.
- Oluwaseun Asimiyu Alao, Esq.
- Olugbenga Olusanya Ajila, Esq.
- Adetokunbo Oluwasanmi Davies, Esq.
- Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja, Esq.
- Afees Hassan Adebayo, Esq.
- Obinna Gerald Onya, Esq.
- Mohammed Abiodun Adelodun, Esq.
- Jonathan Akintola Makinde, Esq.
- Olajide Salami, Esq.
Academics
- Prof. John Alewo Musa Agbonika
- Prof. Najeem Adeyemi Ijaiya
- Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiareeri
- Prof. Nathaniel Ahabue Inegbedion
- Prof. Akkarren Samuel Shaakaa
- Prof. Olusesan Ujaid Oliyide
- Prof. Violet Omon Aigbokhaevbo
- Prof. Emmanuel Ayangarumun Kenen
- Prof. Collins Odioma Chijioke
- Prof. Ahmed Rabiu
- Prof. Ibrahim Abikan Abdulqadir
- Prof. Omoniyi Bukola Akinola
