“The recently released results from the Nigerian Law School have once again affirmed the Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, as a beacon of academic excellence in legal education in Nigeria”, a statement from the university reveals.
According to the statement, 18 graduates of the institution bagged First Class Honours at the 2025 Bar Finals Examination, the highest in the history of the Faculty, “further showcasing the university’s commitment to nurturing top-tier legal minds.”
The outstanding graduates are:
1. Ibe-Omodo Chioma – Enugu Campus
2. Ebubechi Bartholomew -Okonkwo – Bayelsa Campus
3. Julius Chukwudi – Port Harcourt Campus
4. Ebubechi Ifunanya Nnaji – Port Harcourt Campus
5. Peace Udochukwu Onuigbo – Bayelsa Campus
6. Chinecherem Maureen Anatuanya – Lagos Campus
7. Wisdom Chibuike Oguguo – Port Harcourt
8. Obiajulu Leonard Okoli – Lagos campus
9. Charles Olumba Stella Onyeka – Port Harcourt campus
10. Echefu Stellamaris Uchechukwu – Abuja campus
11. Nwokocha Annastecia Chidinma – Yola campus
12. Obasi Sochima Evangeline – Yola campus
13. Ezeanyaso Tony Chinweitito – Port Harcourt Campus
14. Nwabuzor Chioma Glory – Lagos Campus
15. Amanoh Chisom Goodness – Yola Campus
16. Alagboso Daniel Ifeanyi – Abuja Campus
17. Anene Chinaza Peace –
18. Ifechukwu Praise Mmesoma – Yenagoa Campus
“This impressive achievement reinforces the Faculty of Law’s tradition of excellence and reflects UNIZIK’s unwavering dedication to academic distinction.
“The elated Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Felicia Ayaogu, confirmed the news with pride, stating, “This is the true situation. Our students have made us proud, and we give all glory to God Almighty.”
“She credited the remarkable achievement to the dedication of the Faculty’s lecturers, emphasizing that the Faculty of Law has made deliberate efforts to cultivate an environment that fosters effective learning, teaching, and research. Professor Ayaogu also expressed her gratitude to the Acting Vice-Chancellor for his unwavering support to the Faculty.
“Reacting to the news, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu, FAMedS, FNAmed, commended the Faculty of Law for its continued stellar performance. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting all faculties in producing globally competitive graduates who are equipped to provide innovative solutions to global challenges, in line with his BLESSeD Vision for UNIZIK.
“Prof. Ikechebelu also extended heartfelt congratulations to the eighteen high-achieving graduates, assuring them of the university’s continued support as they progress in their professional journeys”, the press release stated.
Days ago, the Council of Legal Education (CLE) approved five new universities to commence law degree programmes, signalling a strategic expansion in access to legal education in Nigeria.
According to a statement from the CLE’s Office of Information and Protocol, the approvals were granted during the council’s second quarterly meeting held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Nigerian Law School Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, under the chairmanship of Chief Emeka Ngige (SAN).
The newly approved institutions are: Nigerian British University, Asa-Uzuaku, Abia State, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Prime University, Kuje, Abuja, and Margaret Lawrence University, Abuja.
Each of these institutions has been cleared to admit up to 50 students into their law faculties starting from the 2024/2025 academic session.
The decision followed satisfactory verification visits conducted by the Nigerian Law School team, led by the Director General and Chairman of the Board of Studies, Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN.
Additionally, the council approved an upward review of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s law programme admission quota from 220 to 250 students.
The council also announced a high pass rate in the 2024 Bar Final Examinations.
Out of 7,134 candidates who sat for the exams, 260 earned First Class Honours, 1,193 achieved Second Class Upper, 2,638 earned Second Class Lower, 1,595 passed, 327 earned a Conditional Pass, 940 failed, while 181 were absent.
This, according to the council, reflects an overall pass rate of 84 per cent.
It reaffirmed its commitment to advancing legal education and upholding the high standards required in training future legal professionals in Nigeria.
