The House of Representatives has called for the immediate release of withheld Bar examination results and a resolution to the backlog of students awaiting their Call to the Bar.
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The House described the situation as a humanitarian crisis that threatens the future of aspiring lawyers in Nigeria.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Benjamin Okezie Kalu and Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka, who expressed grave concern over the ongoing withholding of results by the Council of Legal Education (CLE)—the statutory body responsible for conducting the Bar Part 2 Examination in Nigeria.
According to the lawmakers, over 6,000 students are affected by the delay, which has severe implications for the legal profession and the justice system.
“This is not just an administrative issue; it is a humanitarian crisis,” the sponsors of the motion declared, citing instances where students awaiting their Bar results have tragically passed away due to the stress and uncertainty surrounding the process.
“Since November 2024, at least three students, including Mr. Sunday Nwaham (March 22, 2025) and Mrs. Oluyinka Ogundipe (February 17, 2025), have died without seeing the results of their hard work,” they lamented.
The lawmakers also highlighted the plight of elderly students aged between 70 and 80 who pursued legal education out of a passion for justice and service but now find themselves trapped in bureaucratic delays, unable to fulfill their lifelong dreams.
“This situation is a gross injustice. Our legal system thrives on the principles of justice and fairness, yet the institutions responsible for training future lawyers are failing to uphold these very values,” they added.
To resolve the issue, the House mandated its Committees on Judiciary and Justice ton engage the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School to immediately release all outstanding Bar results, noting that the continued delay is unacceptable and causing unnecessary suffering.
It also encouraged the Council of Legal Education to streamline the Call to Bar process by establishing a clear and efficient procedure to prioritize students who have completed their education and are ready to contribute to the legal system.
The House emphasised that swift action is necessary to protect the dreams of thousands of law graduates and uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s legal profession.
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