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SAN rank can be withdrawn if abused, CJN warns lawyers
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Daily Trust
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned newly inaugurated Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) that the rank is only a privilege that can be withdrawn at any time if it is abused.
“The conferment of this rank is a rigorous process, reflecting the high expectations placed upon those who bear the title,” he said.
SPONSOR AD“It signifies not only professional excellence but also a commitment to ethical conduct and the upholding of the integrity of the legal profession.
The rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is a privilege, not a right.
The privilege can, and indeed will, be withdrawn in appropriate circumstances where it is abused.