Nigeria, Oct. 12 -- The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and the president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, have urged newly elevated Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to uphold professional ethics and accountability amid concerns about declining public confidence in the justice system.

They gave the admonition on Monday at the Supreme Court's opening of the 2026/2027 legal year in Abuja.

They stressed that the prestigious rank carries responsibilities to the legal profession and the public and must not shield its holders from scrutiny over their conduct.

They also highlighted wider concerns about professional misconduc...