The Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus, is set for major infrastructural upgrades following the flag-off of a 632-bed hostel project and the surprise approval of a new auditorium by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, made the announcement on Monday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the hostel construction. He described the development as a reflection of President Tinubu’s commitment to revitalising legal education in Nigeria.
Wike disclosed that the idea of constructing an additional auditorium arose after he discussed existing infrastructural challenges with his son, a recent law school graduate.
“My son told me that even with the new hostels, the current auditorium cannot accommodate all students. I mentioned this to Mr President last night, and he immediately directed that another auditorium should be built,” Wike said.
According to him, the hostel project will provide 316 bed spaces each for male and female students, fulfilling a promise made by the President in December 2024 to tackle the institution’s accommodation deficit.
Wike commended President Tinubu for his continued intervention in the affairs of the Nigerian Law School, noting that this would be the second time in two years that the President has supported major infrastructural development.
“This is leadership at work. Each intervention has produced tangible results — from staff quarters to student hostels, and now a new auditorium,” he added.
The minister assured that the project will be completed within 12 months without cost variation, citing good leadership and collaboration as key enablers.
He also praised the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), for his role in justice sector reforms, including the digitisation of FCT High Courts, and commended the Director-General of the Law School, Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma (SAN), for his leadership.
Prof. Chiroma, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, the Attorney-General, and the FCT Minister for their support, stating that the hostel project would drastically reduce accommodation challenges faced by students.
“Today’s flag-off fulfills the promise to provide 300-bed hostels each for male and female students. This will go a long way in helping the Law School fulfill its mandate,” he said.
He also acknowledged Wike’s past contributions to legal education, including the establishment of the Graham Douglas Campus in Port Harcourt and the Yenagoa Campus.
The event was attended by officials of the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Council of Legal Education, and the management of the Nigerian Law School.
