Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has flagged off the construction of a 632-bed hostel project at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari campus, Abuja.
Speaking at the event on Monday, Wike said President Bola Tinubu has also approved the construction of a new auditorium at the law school campus.
According to the FCT minister, the additional auditorium was not initially part of the plan but was approved by the president following a conversation about the school’s infrastructural needs.
“When I discussed it with my son, who was recently called to the bar, he told me that even with the new hostels, the existing auditorium may not take all the students. I raised this with Mr President last night, and he directed that another auditorium should be built for the Nigerian Law School,” he said.
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Wike commended President Tinubu’s swift response, describing it as “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, the forthcoming auditorium,” he said.
The minister explained that the new hostel project, with equal accommodation for 316 male and 316 female students, fulfils a pledge President Tinubu made in December 2024 to address the school’s longstanding accommodation challenges.
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“When there is good leadership, there is nothing difficult in achieving results. We will ensure this project is completed within 12 months without variation,” he assured.
Wike also commended Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, for his collaboration in advancing justice sector reforms, including the ongoing digitisation of FCT high courts.
He lauded Isa Chiroma, director-general of the Nigerian Law School, for his visionary leadership and commitment to institutional growth.
“I have never seen a luckier director-general. The kind of infrastructural transformation he has brought to the Nigerian Law School is remarkable,” he added.
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Chiroma expressed appreciation to President Tinubu, the AGF and the FCT minister for their sustained investment in legal education.
“Today’s flag-off fulfils the promise made to provide 300-bed hostels each for male and female students. This will go a long way in helping the Law School fulfil its mandate,” he said.
