Thirteen graduates from the Faculty of Law, Benson Idahosa University have bagged First Class at the 2023 Nigerian Law School (NLS) Bar Examination held in November 2023.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Temi Esonamunjor,
Head of Communications, Benson Idahosa University and made available to EDUCATION ROADMAP in Benin.
According to Esonamunjor, this remarkable success, not only highlights the academic prowess of our students, but also reflects the high standards of education and preparation provided by Benson Idahosa University’s Faculty of Law.
He stated that in the results released by the Council for Legal Education (CLE), where 5,308 candidates sat for the examination, a notable 251 individuals, representing 5 percent of the total candidates made First Class.
“Given that, the number of universities in Nigeria, approved by the CLE to sit for the NLS bar examinations as at 2023, is sixty-eight (68), the feat achieved by these 13 gemstones can simply be described as “Awesome”.
Esonamunjor said the Ag. Vice Chancellor and Chairman of the Senate of Benson Idahosa University, Prof. Johnson O. Oyedeji,
while receiving the news at the Heritage Campus of the University,
expressed joy and gratitude on behalf of the Management and senate of the university as well as to the staff and students of the Faculty of Law.
“These extraordinary individuals have defied expectations, showcasing their unparalleled dedication, intellect, and sheer determination from the hallowed halls of BIU, adorned in “white and black” to the prestigious podiums of law school, they have navigated the complexities of jurisprudence with finesse, flair and excellence”.
He also attributed this achievement to the professionalism, strong academic resource and ethics exhibited at the university.
“The graduates, who expressed their happiness and heartfelt appreciation to the faculty staff and lecturers for their unwavering support, also applauded the faculty for imparting knowledge and ensuring their success in the rigorous journey towards academic excellence”
