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.

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

Members

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

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Chairman

Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, SAN

Life Bencher

Chief Albert Akpomudje, SAN

Vice Chairman, Body of Benchers

Justice, Supreme Court

Hon. Justice J.I. Okoro, CFR

Life Bencher

Justice, Supreme Court

Hon. Justice H.M. Ogunwumiju, CFR

Life Bencher

Senior Advocate of Nigeria

Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, OFR, SAN

Life Bencher

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