{"id":233262,"date":"2025-07-28T09:03:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T09:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia-justice-commissioner-ikechukwu-uwanna-elevated-to-san-details-inside\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T09:03:42","slug":"abia-justice-commissioner-ikechukwu-uwanna-elevated-to-san-details-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia-justice-commissioner-ikechukwu-uwanna-elevated-to-san-details-inside\/","title":{"rendered":"Abia Justice Commissioner Ikechukwu Uwanna Elevated to SAN \u2014 Details Inside"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>Justice Commissioner Ikechukwu Uwanna Elevated to SAN \u2014 Details Inside<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"970\"><em>Abia\u2019s Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna, has been named among 2025\u2019s new Senior Advocates of Nigeria. See what this means for the state and the full SAN list.<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Interview with Abia State Attorney General and Honorable Commissioner for Justice Ikechukwu Uwanna\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FXPUZW74VVc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-inline kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Governor Alex Otti Is Transforming Abia\u2019s Economy \u2013 Chief Nwaobilor Speaks Out\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QnEsD0LfBHI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a historic legal milestone for <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nbalagos.ng\/resources\/shaping-the-future\/\">Barr. Ikechukwu Raphael Uwanna<\/a>, has officially emerged as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) \u2014 a title reserved for the most distinguished legal minds in the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ikechukwu Uwanna\u2019s elevation was confirmed during the 169th plenary session of the Legal Practitioners\u2019 Privileges Committee (LPPC), held Thursday, July 18, 2025, and presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The rank of SAN is the highest honour in Nigeria\u2019s legal profession, awarded only to lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional excellence and leadership in advocacy or legal scholarship. Uwanna, an integral part of Governor Alex Otti\u2019s reformist cabinet, is now among this elite class.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The LPPC, while unveiling the list of 57 successful applicants (56 advocates and one academic), emphasized that the process was thorough, noting that all three petitions filed against certain applicants were reviewed and dismissed for lack of merit.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Barr. Uwanna\u2019s elevation marks a major boost to <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State\u2019s judicial credibility, especially under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, who has consistently championed reforms across governance sectors \u2014 particularly in transparency, rule of law, and due process.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Uwanna, known for his calm professionalism, brilliant advocacy, and unwavering integrity, has overseen sweeping legal and justice sector reforms in <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>since assuming office in 2023. His recognition as a SAN cements his role as not just a political appointee, but a seasoned legal authority with national endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The swearing-in ceremony for the new SANs, including Uwanna, is scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Also on the SAN list are legal luminaries like Theophilus Kolawole Esan, Ernest Ikeji, and Emeka Akabogu. The only academic selected this year is Prof. Chima Josephat Ubanyionwu.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As congratulatory messages pour in from across the state and legal community, many see Uwanna\u2019s elevation as a reflection of Abia\u2019s growing influence in Nigeria\u2019s national landscape \u2014 especially under the stewardship of Governor Otti.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Below is the full list of 2025 SAN recipients:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>FULL LIST OF NEWLY ELEVATED SANs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>ADVOCATE APPOINTEES (In order of seniority):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Theophilus Kolawole Esan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Fedude Zimughan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Ernest Chikwendu Ikeji<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Victor Esiri Akpoguma<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Leslie Akujuobi Njemanze<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Akintunde Wilson Adewale<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Preye Agedah<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Omamuzo Erebe<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Olumide Ekisola<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>George Ejie Ukaegbu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Oromena Justice Ajakpovi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Tairu Adebayo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Bawa Akhimie Osali Ibrahim<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Suleh Umar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Emeka Akabogu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Godwin Sunday Ogboji<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Godwin Aimuagbonrie Idiagbonya<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Adeolu Olusegun Salako<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Adetunji Oso<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Achienike Godwin William-Wobodo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Shuaib Agbarere Mustapha<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-middle kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<div id=\"kvezio-178990-1173455710\" class=\"kvezio-container kvezio-type-image \" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/WPAdBlock\" data-adid=\"178990\" data-type=\"image\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" itemprop=\"url\" class=\"kvezio-link\" href=\"https:\/\/afnews.sumofunnel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Specil-Edition-of-Gov.-Alex-Otti-One-Year-In-Office-2024.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"kvezio-image\" 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Nwaiwu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Lawal Garba Hudu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Ibim Simeon Dokubo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Luka Abubakar Haruna Musa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Shakeer Adedayo Oshodi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Oluwole Tolulope Jimi-Bada<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Mubarak Tijani Adekilekun<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chinyere Ekene Moneme<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Shuaibu Magaji Labaran<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Augustine Enenche Audu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Ali Dussah Zubairu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Adeyemi Adebambo Pitan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Habeeb Abdulrahman Oredola<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Victor Agunzi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Nkwegu Luke Ogbagaegwu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Bidemi Ifedunni Ademola-Bello<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Temilolu Femi Adamolekun<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Adedayo Gbolahan Adesina<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Usman Yusuf Zaiyanu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Taiwo Azeez Hassan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Olufemi Olubunmi Oyewole<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Academic Appointee:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Prof. Chima Josephat Ubanyionwu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h3 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