BREAKING: CJN Bans Nigerian Lawyers From Using ‘Barrister’ Title with Immediate Effect
The court said the title is not officially recognized and ordered immediate compliance in all correspondence, records, documents and identity materials.
- On Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria directed legal practitioners, court registrars, and litigation staff to immediately stop using the 'Barrister' prefix in all official correspondence, records, and identity materials.
- Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun deemed the practice 'inappropriate and unprofessional,' stating it does not align with the professional standards the Supreme Court seeks to uphold.
- Originating from Britain as a professional role rather than a title, 'Barrister' is popular in Nigeria despite not being officially recognized; Nigeria operates a fused legal profession unlike the British system.
- A memorandum from Chief Registrar Kabir Akanbi, dated July 13, mandates that all heads of departments and unit heads ensure strict compliance by all officers under their supervision.
- The directive applies immediately to all official engagements; notably, the Chief Justice's circular did not address the continued use of 'Esq.' as a professional courtesy suffix.
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CJN bars lawyers from using 'Barrister' as title
The CJN directed that all concerned lawyers should discontinue the practice, which she described as inappropriate and unprofessional immediately. The post CJN bars lawyers from using ‘Barrister’ as title appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
BREAKING: CJN bans Nigerian lawyers from using ‘Barrister’ title with immediate effect
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official dealings with the Supreme Court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was issued as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism and standardise official documentation at the nation’s apex court. Justice Kekere-Ekun said the practice was inconsistent with t…
CJN bars lawyers from using 'Barrister' title in official correspondence
The CJN also instructed heads of departments and unit heads in all tiers of courts in the country to ensure strict compliance with the directive. The post CJN bars lawyers from using ‘Barrister’ title in official correspondence appeared first on Vanguard News.
Supreme Court Bans Use of 'Barrister' Title in Official Court Engagements
By John Azu The Supreme Court has directed lawyers, judicial officers, and court personnel to discontinue the use of the title “Barrister” as a prefix to names in all official engagements with the apex court. The directive, issued by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, was conveyed in an internal memo dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi. Addressed to judicial offi…
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