Supreme Court Orders Lawyers to Stop Using ‘Barrister’ as Name Prefix

Alex Enumah in Abuja The Supreme Court has directed lawyers in the country, to henceforth desist from using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names, in all official

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August 1, 2026 · 03:35 · 5 min read

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Alex Enumah in Abuja The Supreme Court has directed lawyers in the country, to henceforth desist from using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names, in all official

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Supreme Court Orders Lawyers to Stop Using ‘Barrister’ as Name Prefix