*Salem University Ordered To Upgrade Law Faculty Facilities
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The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has granted provisional accreditation to Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, allowing it to commence its law degree program with an initial quota of 50 students at the 100 level.
This decision, part of the CLE’s Accreditation/Facilities Verification Reports approved during its third quarterly meeting on August 1, 2025, at the Nigerian Law School Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, also includes directives and sanctions for other institutions seeking to establish or maintain law faculties.
Chaired by Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, OFR, Life Bencher, the meeting reviewed reports from the Board of Studies, led by Director-General Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN, Life Bencher. Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State, was instructed to continue upgrading its law faculty facilities, with a follow-up visit planned by the CLE. Meanwhile, Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, and Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, were advised to address deficiencies in their law faculties before reapplying for accreditation.
The CLE imposed sanctions on universities that admitted students without prior approval: Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State, faces a two-year moratorium, while Renaissance University, Ugbawka, Enugu State, received a one-year moratorium. These measures aim to ensure compliance with CLE standards for legal education quality.
In addition to accreditation matters, the CLE approved the February 2024/2025 (Backlog) Bar Final Examination results, with 5,674 students participating. The breakdown is as follows:
- First Class: 72 students (1.3%)
- Second Class Upper Division: 608 students (10.7%)
- Second Class Lower Division: 2,098 students (37.0%)
- Pass: 1,650 students (29.1%)
- Conditional Pass: 229 students (4.0%)
- Fail: 994 students (17.5%)
- Absent: 23 students (0.4%)
This approval underscores the CLE’s role in maintaining rigorous standards for entry into the Nigerian Bar.
The CLE also approved sanctions for cases of examination misconduct and referred admissions, as recommended by the Board of Studies. These actions align with the CLE’s rules and regulations to uphold the integrity of legal education and professional conduct.
The council endorsed the Finance and General Purpose Committee’s reports, including the Audited Financial Statement for 2020â2023 and Capital Projects for 2024/2025. These approvals ensure transparent financial management and infrastructure development for legal education institutions.
CLE Chairman Chief Emeka Ngige commended council members for their contributions and expressed appreciation to the Director-General, management, and staff for their commitment and support. The resolutions reflect the CLE’s ongoing efforts to enhance legal education quality, enforce standards, and prepare future lawyers for Nigeria’s evolving legal landscape.
ResolutionOfCLEAugust2025 TheNigerialawyerThe CLE’s decisions, issued on August 7, 2025, by Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration A.O. Osho (Ms.), will guide universities and law schools nationwide, fostering excellence in legal training.
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