The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 87 lawyers and 11 legal academics for appointment as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs).
A statement by the Secretary, Hajo Bello, invited the public to comment on the integrity, reputation and competence of the applicants.
Complaints must be accompanied by an affidavit deposed to before a superior court of record or a notary public.
“Publication of the names of the shortlisted applicants is not an indication of their success in the process,” the statement said.
A notable name on the list is former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Vice President, Monday Onyekachi Ubani, who also served as chairman of the Ikeja Branch.
Also on the list is renowned international prosecutor, Charles Adeogun-Phillips.