# Fani-Kayode rejects senior counsel title

> Nigerian ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode publicly rejects Blue Silk title conferred by Nigerian Law Society.
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- Summary: Nigerian ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode publicly rejects Blue Silk title conferred by Nigerian Law Society.
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/923279-fani-kayode-rejects-senior-counsel-of-nigeria-title.html
- Author: Falmata Daniel
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:23:51+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nigerian law society, femi fani-kayode, senior counsel of nigeria, blue silk, nigerian bar association, legal profession, nigerian government, nigerian ambassador, news, politics
## Fani-Kayode rejects title
Nigerian ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode publicly rejected 'senior counsel' title conferred on him by Nigerian Law Society.

> did not personally authorise or approve the acceptance of the said designation and hereby formally disassociates himself from the purported conferment
## Title conferred on four
The Nigerian Law Society conferred the title on Fani-Kayode and three other lawyers: S eyi Tinubu, Olufunmilayo Osifuye, Ihudiebube Chukwumdi and Alabi Adigun.
## Conferment date
The conferment took place on Thursday at the Nigerian Law Society's 2026 Annual General Conference in Utako, Abuja.
## Fani-Kayode's stance
Fani-Kayode described the representative's acceptance as an 'unfortunate administrative misjudgement' and did not endorse the title.

> unfortunate administrative misjudgement
## Legal concerns
Fani-Kayode questioned the legal status of the Nigerian Law Society and its title, citing 41 years of legal practice.
## NLS controversy
The Nigerian Law Society has been controversial since introducing the Blue Silk title in 2025 as a rival to the Nigerian Bar Association.
## NBA response
The Nigerian Bar Association addressed concerns over the Blue Silk title in November 2025, calling it inconsistent with legal regulations.
## LPPC warning
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee warned lawyers against using the 'Blue Silk' designation in February 2026.
## Court dismissal
The Federal High Court dismissed a suit to introduce the Blue Silk title as an alternative to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank in May 2026.
## Fani-Kayode's warning
Fani-Kayode urged the public to disregard misrepresentations and reaffirmed commitment to rule of law and legal profession dignity.
## Legal status question
Fani-Kayode raised concerns about the legal and professional implications of the Blue Silk title in Nigeria.
## Fani-Kayode's background
Fani-Kayode is a former aviation minister with 41 years of legal practice experience.
## What happens next
The controversy over the Blue Silk title continues to impact Nigerian legal profession standards and recognition.
## Key takeaway

Nigerian ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode disassociates from 'Senior Counsel of Nigeria' title conferred by Nigerian Law Society.