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Gbenga Ajala Among 68 New SANs Sworn In By CJN
at the Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday.
Olugbenga Olusanya Ajala was among 68 legal practitioners conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, at the Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday.
The ceremony, held during a special session marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year, brought together 67 advocates and one academic who were elevated to the prestigious rank in recognition of distinction in legal practice and scholarship.
Ajala’s name appeared at number 62 on the list of advocate recipients released following the ceremony.
The elevation followed approval by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee at its 174th plenary session in Abuja on July 23, 2026.
Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure and Development, Dayo Bush Alebiosu attributes the emergence to unwavering dedication to the noble profession.”
The SAN rank is one of the highest professional distinctions in Nigeria’s legal profession. It recognises legal practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional ability in advocacy or made significant contributions to legal scholarship.
Addressing the new conferrees, Kekere-Ekun emphasised the responsibilities that accompany the distinction, urging them to uphold professional integrity, humility and accountability.
She stressed that the rank should be regarded not merely as recognition of professional achievement but also as a call to leadership and exemplary conduct within the legal profession.
The new SANs are expected to uphold the standards associated with the rank and contribute to strengthening the administration of justice in Nigeria.
