Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, GCON, has directed Lawyers, court officials and other personnel conducting official business at the Supreme Court, to discontinue the use of the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names, describing the practice as inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected at the nation’s Apex Court. The directive was conveyed in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi. It consequently, directed all affected officers and legal practitioners to discontinue the practice in official correspondence, court records, documents, identity materials and every other official engagement with the Supreme Court. It urged all affected persons to adhere to the directive without exception, stressing that it reflects the professional standards expected within the country’s highest court. The Supreme Court’s directive is expected to standardise official communication and documentation within the Apex Court, while reinforcing the importance of professional decorum in judicial proceedings.