ELDERS COMMITTEE

The Elders Committee is composed of senior members who provide wisdom, guidance, and oversight to the Body of Benchers. It advises on key decisions, resolves conflicts, and helps preserve the values and traditions of the group. The committee plays a crucial role in ensuring continuity, offering mentorship, and providing leadership based on experience and deep institutional knowledge.

  1. Hon. Justice M.L. Uwais, GCON – Chairman
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  2. Hon. Justice S.M.A. Belgore, GCON – Vice Chairman
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher

Members

  1. Mrs. H.A. Balogun, OON
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  2. Hon. Justice Umaru F. Abdullahi
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  3. Elder S.M. Olakunri, SAN
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  4. Hon. Justice M.A. Mukhtar, GCON
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  5. Chief T.J.O. Okpoko, OON, SAN
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  6. Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed, GCON
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  7. Hon. Justice W.S.N. Onnoghen, GCON
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  8. Alh. Bashir M. Dalhatu
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  9. Hon. Justice (Dr) I. T. Muhammad, GCON
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  10. Chief O.C.J. Okocha, OFR, SAN
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  11. Hon. Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, CFR
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  12. Chief (Prof) Wole Olanipekun, CFR, SAN
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher
  13. Hon. Justice Mary U. Peter-Odili, CFR
    Past Chairman, Life Bencher