At the ceremony held at Eagle Square, Abuja, the Director General, Nigerian Law School, Prof. Isa Hayatu , stated that 1, 779 candidates passed the January Bar final examinations, while six candidates were from previous final examinations.
The D.G said the candidates successfully completed the vocational training at the law school as prescribed by the Legal Education Act, and had also taken the prescribed examinations and met all other required conditions set by the Council of Legal Education. Hayatu, who congratulated the “new wigs” for their hard work, dedication and steadfastness, said he closely monitored the aspirants during their training and vouched for each and every one of them as men and women of learning and character as demanded by the council.
He charged the new lawyers to be of good character and uphold honesty and integrity, which are the hallmarks of the legal profession.