The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support toward strengthening legal education in Nigeria, describing the President’s interventions as “a promise made and fulfilled.”
Speaking at the flag-off of a new 600-capacity student hostel at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus, Wike said the project was a direct result of President Tinubu’s commitment to addressing the shortage of student accommodation across law school campuses.
“Let it be recorded and for the doubting Thomases that in just two years of President Tinubu’s administration, through his Attorney General, the Nigerian Law School has received two major interventions,” Wike declared.
“When the President, through the Attorney General, came to flag off the staff quarters last December, he also promised to address the accommodation challenges. Today, we are here to fulfill that promise.”
The Minister noted that the latest intervention demonstrated the President’s quality of leadership and responsiveness to critical educational needs.
He recalled a recent discussion with President Tinubu in which he highlighted the need for an additional auditorium at the Law School to complement the new hostels being constructed.
“When I told Mr. President that the existing auditorium might not take all the students once the new hostels are ready, he immediately directed me to ensure that another auditorium is built,” Wike revealed. “This shows that when problems are properly channeled to the right authority, reasonable leadership always responds.”
Wike also praised the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), for his proactive leadership and collaborative spirit, which he said have brought positive changes to the justice sector.
“All we are doing in the justice sector today is because of his support and commitment,” Wike stated. “He was the one who initiated the digitization of the FCT High Courts, which the President approved and the National Assembly funded. Work is now ongoing to make our courts fully digital.”
The Minister reaffirmed that the new project would be completed within 12 months, warning contractors against delays or variations.
He further commended the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School and the Council of Legal Education for their dedication to improving infrastructure and maintaining high standards in legal training.
Wike also recalled similar interventions in Yenagoa and Port Harcourt, noting that the Rivers campus built during his tenure as Governor remains the best among all law school campuses in the country.
“History will be kind to those who used their time in office to make meaningful contributions,” he added.
The event was graced by dignitaries from the legal and education sectors, including the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who officially flagged off the construction project.
Also speaking, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and Minister Wike for their “unprecedented interventions” in legal education, describing the projects as a true reflection of the Renewed Hope Agenda in action.
“It is an understatement to say I am happy I am elated. This marks the fourth major intervention for the Law School and Council of Legal Education under this administration. What we are seeing today is real leadership that delivers results,” he said.
Fagbemi praised Wike for his enduring contributions to the Nigerian Law School, recalling his previous interventions in Yenagoa and Port Harcourt, where he built what has been described as the best law school campus in the country.
“From staff quarters to student hostels, every intervention has made teaching and learning easier,” he noted. “This is what true service and responsible governance look like.”
Earlier in his remarks, the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma (SAN), hailed the flag-off as the fulfillment of a promise made by the FCT Minister. He thanked President Tinubu for approving the project and lauded Wike’s sustained support for legal education.
“This project will go a long way in assisting the Law School to fulfill its mandate,” Chiroma said. “The FCT Minister has a track record of support from Port Harcourt to Yenagoa and posterity will be kind to him for his lasting contributions to legal education in Nigeria.”
The event was attended by senior members of the judiciary, top officials of the Council of Legal Education, and representatives from the Ministry of Justice, who described the projects as a milestone in the advancement of legal education and justice delivery in Nigeria.
