The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has ordered legal practitioners to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements.
The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi. It was addressed to litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers.
According to the memo, the CJN described the use of the title “Barrister” before names as inappropriate and inconsistent with the level of professionalism expected within the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
She directed that the title be removed from all official correspondence, records, documents, identity materials and every other official engagement with immediate effect.
Justice Kekere-Ekun also instructed heads of departments and unit leaders to ensure strict compliance with the directive by all officers under their supervision.
The memo stated: “All officers concerned are hereby directed to discontinue the use of the title ‘Barrister’ before their names in all official correspondence, records, documents, identity materials, and any other official engagements with immediate effect.”
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