Management of Nigeria Supreme Court has explained why families and friends of 72 lawyers who would be sworn-in December 14 as Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN) will not be allowed into the venue of the ceremony.
Stating this on Monday, the Director, Press and Information, Supreme Court, Dr Akande Festus, explained that the directive was to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 regulations.
“In strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocol, spouses and friends of the 72 newly appointed Senior Advocates will not be allowed into the courtroom as was done in the past,” he said.
Akande added that the number of dignitaries and other stakeholders who would be admitted into the venue would also be limited.
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He, however, stated that the court’s foyer would be available for those who would be barred from entering the venue.
He added that interested members of the public would be able to monitor the events live on various media platforms
Akande revealed that the inauguration of the new SANs will be presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad,
He stated that the CJN would also, at the event, give his report of the state of the judiciary and present the scorecard of the Supreme Court in the outgone legal year.
