A group of Senior Advocates (numbering 14) under the aegis of Class of 1989 Nigerian Law School has endorsed Dr. Babatunde Ajibade, SAN, as the best candidate for the position of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

In a statement released by the group, the learned SANs affirmed that they have known Dr Ajibade SAN for over 30 years and can confidently attest to his character, integrity, humility, experience, brilliance and hardwork in the legal profession, which led him to achieve the honour of being the first person to be elevated to the rank of SAN from the 1989 NLS Class.

They can attest to the fact that over the years he has been highly involved in Continuing Legal Education and other programmes that provide mentorship for Young Lawyers in addition to several other activities of the NBA. His wealth of experience in leadership will help reposition the NBA as an effective and efficient world-class Association for the benefit of the different intra professional groups of lawyers under its membership and the growth and development of our great country, Nigeria..

The said SANs are as follows:

(1) Prof. Andrew Chukwuemerie SAN;

(2) Abiodun Jelili Owonikoko SAN;

(3) Segun Ajibola SAN;

(4) Rotimi Jacobs SAN;

(5) Mr. Teslim Olatunde Busari SAN;

(6) Dr. Kayode Olatoke SAN;

(7) Muiz Banire SAN;

(8) Emeka Etiaba, SAN;

(9) Mr. Olasheni Ibiwoye SAN;

(10) A. U. Mustapha SAN;

(11) Emeka Okpoko SAN;

(12) Adeyemi Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN;

(13) Essien Andrew H.SAN; &

(14) Olukayode Enitan SAN