The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has achieved a notable academic milestone, with 16 of its Law graduates attaining First Class Honours in the latest Bar Final Examinations conducted by the Nigerian Law School.
The institution also recorded 58 graduates who earned Second Class Upper Division in the same examination, further highlighting its strong performance in legal education.
The development was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, who described the outcome as unprecedented in the history of the institution’s Faculty of Law.
“This is the first time in the history of the university and its Faculty of Law that such a large number of its graduates would make First Class in the Final Bar Examinations. The closest to this was in 2023 when 10 of its Law graduates bagged First Class,” he said.
Akogun attributed the achievement to ongoing improvements in academic delivery and institutional leadership, noting that sustained efforts to enhance teaching standards have contributed to the results.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Wahab Egbewole, described the outcome as a major milestone not only for the Faculty of Law but for the university as a whole.
“This is a thing of joy not just for the Faculty of Law but also for the University in general,” Egbewole said.
He expressed confidence in the faculty’s ability to maintain high standards, noting that it remains one of the leading law faculties in the country.
“I have always expected the Faculty to make record-breaking achievements, as it remains one of the best Faculties of Law in Nigeria in terms of staffing, facilities, and service delivery,” he stated.
Egbewole, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and member of the Body of Benchers, further explained that the results reflect both the quality of training provided by the institution and the dedication of the graduates.
“The feat reflects not only the individual industry, brilliance, discipline, and resilience of the Law graduates, but also the strong academic foundation and culture of excellence nurtured at the University,” he said.
He commended the 16 First Class graduates for their outstanding performance and acknowledged the efforts of other students who successfully passed the Bar examinations across different grades.
Describing the achievement as a “proud moment,” the Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the university’s commitment to sustaining high academic and professional standards.
He also encouraged the graduates to uphold the values of the institution and serve as worthy ambassadors in their future careers.
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