The duo were among five legal professionals honoured by the Nigerian Law Society at its 2026 annual general conference.
President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, have been conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel of Nigeria (SCN), popularly known as ‘Blue Silk’.
The duo were among five legal professionals recognised by the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) at its 2026 annual general conference.
The recognition has drawn attention, given the prominent political positions and public profiles of the two recipients.
Fani-Kayode, who also represents Nigeria in Lesotho and Eswatini, called for greater protection of the rights and dignity of Nigerians, both within the country and abroad.
In his acceptance speech, delivered by his Special Adviser on Media and Executive Assistant, Lizzy Okoji, the former aviation minister stressed the importance of safeguarding the interests of Nigerians wherever they reside.
He urged stakeholders to uphold the principles of justice, fairness and respect for fundamental human rights.
The Nigerian Law Society has yet to provide further details on the individual criteria and contributions that informed the selection of the five award recipients.
The Senior Counsel of Nigeria designation, popularly referred to as Blue Silk, is a recognition associated with the legal profession.
The honour comes amid continued public interest in the relationship between professional recognitions and the influence of prominent political figures in Nigeria.
