The CJN’s directive was contained in a memo, dated July 13 and authored by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.Part of the memo reads: “I am directed by the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria to notify all litigation staff, legal practitioners, court Registrars, and lawyers that the use of the title “Barrister” as a prefix to names is inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected within the Supreme Court of Nigeria.Related NewsJudicial reforms’ success requires lawyers’ support – CJN Kekere-EkunCJN Kekere-Ekun seeks more women in Judiciary’s leadership positionsCJN Kekere-Ekun cautions court administrators against betraying professional ethicsRead Also: First Lady urges youths to aim higher, donates nine buses to APC youth wing“Consequently, 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. “Heads of Departments and Unit Heads are requested to ensure strict compliance with this directive by all officers under their supervision.
Please be guided accordingly.” The Director of Information at the Supreme Court, Dr. Festus Akande also confirmed the develop Legal[02/08, 23:30] Dejo Richards: CJN Kekere-Ekun cautions court administrators against betraying professional ethicsRead Also: First Lady urges youths to aim higher, donates nine buses to APC youth wing“Consequently, 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.
“Heads of Departments and Unit Heads are requested to ensure strict compliance with this directive by all officers under their supervision. Please be guided accordingly.” The Director of Information at the Supreme Court, Dr. Festus Akande also confirmed the develop Legal
