The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has inaugurated the construction of 600-bed hostels for male and female students at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus, Abuja.
At the flag-off ceremony on Monday, Wike also announced plans for the construction of a new auditorium, approved by President Bola Tinubu, to cater to the institution’s growing student population.
“I raised the issue with Mr. President, and he directed that another auditorium should be built for the Nigerian Law School,” Wike said.
The minister described the move as part of President Tinubu’s commitment to improving legal education and infrastructure nationwide, noting that the administration had already completed several interventions at the Law School through the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi .
“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, a new auditorium,” he said.
Wike explained that the hostel project, comprising 316 spaces each for male and female students, fulfills a promise made by the President in December 2024 to tackle the school’s acute accommodation challenges.
“When there is good leadership, achieving results is easy. We will ensure this project is completed within 12 months without variation,” he assured.
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The FCT Minister also commended the Attorney-General for his proactive reforms in the justice sector, including the digitisation of FCT High Courts, and lauded the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Prof. Isa Chiroma, for his leadership and commitment to excellence.
“I have never seen a luckier DG like him. The infrastructural transformation he has brought to the Nigerian Law School is remarkable,” Wike added.
In his remarks, Prof. Isa Chiroma expressed deep appreciation to the President, the Attorney-General, and the FCT Minister for their sustained support, describing the hostel project as “a timely intervention.”
“Today’s flag-off fulfills the promise 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 long-standing support for legal education, citing his role in establishing the Graham Douglas Campus in Port Harcourt, the Yenagoa Campus, and his donations of utility vehicles and staff quarters to the institution.
