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Ochili Michael Esq. Felicitates with Dr. Monday Ubani , Chief T.P Tochukwu, Paul Daudu and other 84 Other New Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) Designates.


Celebrating the Exceptional Achievements of the 87 New Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) Designate

Ochili Michael Esq. warmly congratulates Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, a distinguished Lagos lawyer and former Chairman of  SPIDEL, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section ; Former Second Vice-President, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA; Former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Banch; Founder Onyekachi Ubani Foundation, OUF on his elevation to the esteemed rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). 

He also congratulates some of his abuja based colleagues/members who made it to the list, including:

1. Paul Daudu, Esq., Chairman of the NBA, Bwari Branch

                          Paul Daudu
                    Chairman Cradle BAR, 
                    Bwari, Abuja Branch.

2. Okechukwu Ajunwa, Esq.


3. Tochukwu Tochukwu, Esq.

                Chief T.P Tochukwu Esq.


In the same trajectory, he also extends his  congratulatory message to Godwin Tagbo Ike, a seasoned and experienced lawyer based in Enugu State, for his consistent courage and perseverance in achieving this top level in our legal practice.

According to - Ochili Michael Obinna Esq
An Abuja based legal practitioner, He said:
 
"From my sincere heart I congratulate the newly elevated senior members of our Noble profession who made it to the rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, especially my close friends and senior colleagues,( Dr Monday Ubani, Chief T.P Tochukwu, Okechukwu Ajunwa, Esq....)"

Their elevation to the rank of SAN indicates their exceptional character, expertise, integrity, and unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice. This prestigious recognition honors their outstanding contributions to the legal profession, showcasing their commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal excellence.

The stage they have reached in their respective capacities is a recognition of their hard work, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to excellence. It is a clear indication that their tireless efforts, dedication, and passion for the legal profession have paid off.

The swearing-in ceremony for the new SANs is scheduled for Monday, September 30, 2024. Ochili Michael Obinna Esq. applauds their tireless efforts and commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal excellence.

Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement.

Here are the full list of newly elevated lawyers:

Lateef Karim, Esq.
Godwin Ike, Esq.
Johnson Odionu, Esq.
Nnodim Duru, Esq.
Innocent Ovbagbedia, Esq.
Soronnadi Njoku, Esq.
Adamu Abubakar, Esq.
Charles Musa, Esq.
Udochi Iheanacho, Esq.
David Onietan, Esq.
Elele Casmir, Esq.
Josiah Nduka, Esq.
Godwin Obeta, Esq.
Habeeb Ilavbare, Esq.
Moses Obafemi, Esq.
Mathew Esonanjor, Esq.
Baba Dalah, Esq.
Babatunde Sodipo, Esq.
Mustapha Abubakar, Esq.
Emmanuel Esene, Esq.
Henry Bello, Esq.
Boniface Moore, Esq.
Clement Ezika, Esq.
Omokayode Dada, Esq.
Edwin Anikwem, Esq.
Roy Nwaeze, Esq.
Olumide Olugbenga, Esq.
Monday Ubani, Esq.
Ayoola Ajayi, Esq.
Paul Obi, Esq.
Olasupo Ati-John, Esq.
Cole Ololade, Esq.
Charles Adeogun-Phillips, Esq.
Okechukwu Ajunwa, Esq.
Jacob Ifere, Esq.
Emmanuel Adekile, Esq.
Christopher Okeke, Esq.
Oluronke Adeyemi, Esq.
Oluwole Olawale Afolabi, Esq.
Toboukebide Kekemeke, Esq.
Akinbamigbe Adesomoju, Esq.
Victor Owarienomare Odjemu, Esq.
Josiah Ojochide Daniel-Ebune, Esq.
Olukunle Ogheneovo Edun, Esq.
Abdulaziz Enebi Ibrahim, Esq.
Stanley Chidozie Imo, Esq.
Charles Oladipo Titiloye, Esq.
Abdulkarim Kana Abubakar, Esq.
Kingsley Chuku, Esq.
Adeyinka Oluwaseun Aderemi, Esq.
Olaolu Akintunde Owolabi, Esq.
Adedeji Sharafadeen Abdulkadir, Esq.
Idowu Omotunde Benson, Esq.
Kolawole James Olowookere, Esq.
Chinasa Thelma Unaegbunam, Esq.
Ademola Oluwawolemi Esan, Esq.
Omosanya Atilola Popoola, Esq.
Taiye Ayotunde Oniyide, Esq.
Emonye Oga Adekwu, Esq.
Aderemi Oguntoye, Esq.
Kashopefoluwa Olawale Balogun, Esq.
Abdul Adamu, Esq.
Theodore Ezeobi, Esq.
Rilwan Umar, Esq.
Chienye Okafor, Esq.
Kaka Lawan, Esq.
Abba Muhammed, Esq.
Wendy Kuku, Esq.
Ekele Iheanacho, Esq.
Okechukwu Edeze, Esq.
Akinyemi Olujinmi, Esq.
Gyang Yaya Zi, Esq.
Idris Abubakar, Esq.
George Ibrahim, Esq.
Boonyameen Lawal, Esq.
Terkaa Aondo, Esq.
Tochukwu Tochukwu, Esq.
Uchenna Njoku, Esq.
Paul Daudu, Esq.
Chukwudi Enebeli, Esq.
Yusuf Ogunrinde, Esq.
Tobechukwu Nweke, Esq.
Ademola Abimbola, Esq.
Yunus Abdulsalam, Esq.
Mofesomo Tayo-Oyetibo, Esq.
Chukwuemeka Nnawuchi, Esq.
Prof. Ganiyu Oke

Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement.



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