CJN Sets To Inaugurate 57 New SANs, See Date

CJN Sets To Inaugurate 57 New SANs, See Date

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, is set to swear in 57 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) on September 29.

In a statement issued by Dr. Festus Akande, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Supreme Court, the ceremony was noted as part of activities scheduled to officially mark the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the apex court.

“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.

“It will be recalled that the Supreme Court commenced its annual vacation after a remarkably successful 2024/2025 legal year, on Monday, 21st July, 2025.

“All the programmes outlined to mark the formal commencement of the new legal year will start at 10:00am,” the statement added.