ABUJA — Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, legal practitioner and businessman Seyi Tinubu, alongside three other prominent legal figures, have been named recipients of the Senior Counsel rank.
The announcement was confirmed in an official bulletin detailing the list of distinguished members of the bar selected for the professional honor in recognition of their contributions to legal advocacy, public service, and professional mentorship.
Joining Fani-Kayode and Seyi Tinubu on the honorees’ roll are former Managing Director of the Managing Directors’ Office and legal commentator Mobolaji Sanusi, alongside two other senior legal practitioners recommended following a rigorous assessment by the conferring committee.
The conferment of the Senior Counsel designation highlights the recipients’ sustained engagement within public interest law, regulatory compliance, and community development efforts.
Reacting to the announcement, professional associates and political allies issued celebratory statements, describing the elevation as a deserving acknowledgment of the awardees’ dedication to advancing legal standards and supporting youth engagement across the country. The formal investiture ceremony for the five designated counsel is expected to take place in Abuja, attended by judicial officers, legal scholars, and senior government functionaries.
