The Nigerian Law School Bwari Campus is set for a major infrastructure upgrade following the flag-off of a 632-bed hostel project and the surprise announcement of a new auditorium — both approved under the directive of Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria.
The Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made the disclosure on Monday during the groundbreaking ceremony, describing the initiative as a direct demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to modernising legal education in the country.
“When I discussed with my son who was recently called to bar, he told me that even with the new hostels, the existing auditorium may not take all the students. I raised this with Mr President last night, and he directed that another auditorium should be built for the Nigerian Law School,” Wike said.
The minister noted that the President’s directive underscores his hands-on leadership approach and readiness to respond swiftly to the needs of critical national institutions.
“This is leadership at work. In just two years, Mr President has intervened twice in the affairs of the Nigerian Law School. Each visit has brought tangible development, from staff quarters to student hostels and now, the forthcoming auditorium,” he added.
Wike explained that the hostel project — 316-bed capacity for male students and another 316 for female students — fulfills a promise made by President Tinubu in December 2024 to tackle the school’s long-standing accommodation crisis.
“When there is good leadership, there is nothing difficult in achieving results. We will ensure this project is completed within 12 months without variation,” he assured.
He commended the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), for his collaboration in advancing justice sector reforms, including the digitisation of FCT High Courts. He also praised the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Isa Hayatu Chiroma (SAN), for what he described as “visionary leadership” in steering the institution toward excellence.
“I have never seen a luckier Director-General. The kind of infrastructural transformation he has brought to the Nigerian Law School is remarkable,” Wike added.
Prof. Chiroma, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, the Attorney-General, and the FCT Minister for their continued support. He stressed that the new hostels would significantly ease accommodation pressure on students.
“Today’s flag-off fulfills the promise made 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,” Chiroma said.
He also acknowledged Wike’s previous interventions in legal education, including the establishment of the Graham Douglas Campus in Port Harcourt and the Yenagoa Campus, as well as donations of utility vehicles and staff quarters.
The event attracted key officials from the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Council of Legal Education, and the management of the Nigerian Law School.
