The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has rewarded two outstanding graduates of the 2026 Nigerian Law School with ₦5 million each and pledged to sponsor their master’s degree studies at Ivy League universities after they secure admission.
The beneficiaries are Israel Adekunle Adeniyi, who emerged as the overall best graduating student at the 2026 Nigerian Law School, and Oluwatomisin Promise Daniel, who finished as the second-best graduating student in Criminal Litigation. Both are graduates of the University of Ilorin.
Receiving the scholars in Ilorin, the governor said the gesture was aimed at recognising academic excellence and inspiring other young Nigerians to strive for success through hard work and dedication.
He also expressed admiration for their ambition to pursue postgraduate education at leading global institutions, promising that the state government would fund their studies once they gain admission.
“This is our token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication. We care for excellence and hard work in every field,” AbdulRazaq said.
The governor added that the achievements of the two young lawyers challenge the growing belief that formal education no longer guarantees success, describing them as role models for students across the country.
He wished the graduates greater success in their future careers, expressing confidence that they would continue to project Kwara State and Nigeria positively on the global stage.
The development underscores the Kwara State Government’s commitment to promoting academic excellence, rewarding outstanding performance and investing in human capital development. It also highlights the importance of recognising exceptional achievements as a way of motivating students to pursue excellence in education and professional careers.
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