The Elders Committee is composed of senior members who provide wisdom, guidance, and oversight to the Body of Benchers. It advises on key decisions, resolves conflicts, and helps preserve the values and traditions of the group. The committee plays a crucial role in ensuring continuity, offering mentorship, and providing leadership based on experience and deep institutional knowledge.
Officers
Chairman
Hon. Justice M.L. Uwais, GCON
Past Chairman, Life Bencher
Vice Chairman
Hon. Justice S.M.A. Belgore, GCON
Past Chairman, Life Bencher
Members (13)
- Mrs. H.A. Balogun, OONPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Hon. Justice Umaru F. AbdullahiPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Elder S.M. Olakunri, SANPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Hon. Justice M.A. Mukhtar, GCONPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Chief T.J.O. Okpoko, OON, SANPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed, GCONPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Hon. Justice W.S.N. Onnoghen, GCONPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Alh. Bashir M. DalhatuPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Hon. Justice (Dr) I. T. Muhammad, GCONPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Chief O.C.J. Okocha, OFR, SANPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Hon. Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, CFRPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Chief (Prof) Wole Olanipekun, CFR, SANPast Chairman, Life Bencher
- Hon. Justice Mary U. Peter-Odili, CFRPast Chairman, Life Bencher