Wike flags off construction of new hostels at Nigerian Law School Bwari

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has officially flagged off the construction of male and female hostels at the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja, fulfilling a promise made to the institution last year.

The event, held at the school’s premises, was attended by top officials from the Federal Ministry of Justice, members of the Council of Legal Education, and representatives of the FCT Administration. The Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma (SAN), welcomed guests and described the project as a major milestone in improving student welfare and infrastructure within the institution.

The hostels, each with a 300-bed capacity, are part of a broader plan by the Federal Government to strengthen legal education and enhance learning conditions across all campuses of the Nigerian Law School. The project follows the earlier construction of ten staff quarters and the donation of official vehicles to the school, both facilitated through Wike’s intervention in 2024.

During the ceremony, Chiroma expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the project and commended the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), as well as the Solicitor-General, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, for their continuous support to the institution.

He also praised Wike for his long-standing contributions to legal education, recalling his role in establishing the Graham-Douglas Campus of the Nigerian Law School in Port Harcourt, the development of the Yenagoa campus, and several other projects across the justice sector.

According to the Director-General, the new hostels will address accommodation shortages and create a more conducive environment for learning and personal development. He noted that the project reflects the administration’s commitment to improving education infrastructure within the FCT.

The ceremony brought together dignitaries, legal practitioners, and government officials who lauded the initiative as a step toward providing comfort and safety for students undergoing legal training.

Chiroma concluded by reaffirming the school’s gratitude to the Federal Government and the FCT Administration, noting that the institution remains committed to producing competent and ethical legal professionals who will contribute to national development.