The Bar Finals are often the ultimate test for law students, and in the University of Ilorin, this year’s results have marked a new high.
The university has recorded its strongest performance yet at the Nigerian Law School, with 16 of its graduates earning First Class Honours.
It also produced 58 graduates who secured Second Class Upper Division, reinforcing its standing in legal education.
The development was disclosed in a statement by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, on Thursday.
According to him, this is the highest number of First Class results ever recorded by the institution’s Faculty of Law in the Bar Finals.
“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 linked the achievement to ongoing improvements in teaching, learning, and institutional leadership.
He noted that the administration of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, has played a key role in strengthening academic standards.
Reacting to the results, Egbewole described the performance as a significant milestone.
“This is a thing of joy not just for the Faculty of Law but also for the University in general,” he said.
He expressed confidence in the faculty’s ability to sustain such results, noting its reputation for quality staffing, facilities, and service delivery.
“I have always expected the Faculty to make record-breaking achievements, as it remains one of the best Faculties of Law in Nigeria,” he added.
The Vice-Chancellor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and member of the Body of Benchers, also credited the success to the students.
“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 and other successful candidates, urging them to uphold the institution’s values in their professional journey.
With this performance, UNILORIN continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading institution in legal education—one that consistently produces graduates ready to excel beyond the classroom.
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