The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, will officially inaugurate 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) on Monday, September 30, 2024. This event will take place at the Supreme Court, marking the commencement of the 2024/2025 legal year.
A statement from the Supreme Court’s Director of Information, Dr. Festus Akande, confirmed the ceremony. During the special court session, the CJN will also deliver an address on the state of the judiciary, summarizing the Supreme Court’s performance over the 2023/2024 legal year. Other justice sector leaders, including the Attorney General, will also give speeches during the event.