Sam Egburonu, NewsOrient Network publisher, 941 others called to bar
By Jeffrey Agbo
Publisher of NewsOrient Network, Samuel Egburonu, a member of Nigeria Guild of Editors, is among the 942 latest aspirants called to the Nigerian Bar as Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The Call to Bar ceremony held at the Body of Benchers Complex Abuja, on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
Admitting the aspirants to the learned profession, Justice Olukayode Arewoola, the Chairman of Body of Benchers, urged the new wigs to protect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, and to protect rule of law and justice always.
In attendance at the colourful event aside from the Body of Benchers Chairman, Justice Arewoola include the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, SAN, the Vice-chairman, Body of Benchers, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Afam Osigwe, SAN, the President, Nigerian Bar Association, Daniel Tela, the Secretary of Body of Benchers and many other Life Benchers and Benchers.
Other distinguished attendees include Emeka Ngige, SAN, the Chairman of Council of Legal Education, Prof Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN, the Director General, Nigerian Law School and Aderonke Osho (MS), the Secretary, Council of Legal Education.
