12 UI Students Bag First Class At Law School
No fewer than 12 students of the University of Ibadan have bagged first class honours in the final bar examination at the Nigerian Law School.
The institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abel Idowu Olayinka who disclosed this on Sunday congratulated year 2017 LLB graduates who earned first class in their final examinations.
He gave their names as Joseph Ogunmodede (The Class Valedictorian during the 2017 Convocation at Ibadan), Afam Ikeakanam, Emeka Ezekwesiri, Yetunde Oyeyipo, Tosin Omobitan and Tosin Ogunbona.
Others are Olo Egbokhare, Feyikemi Fatumbi, Zacheaus Akanni, Daphne Ekpe, Seyi Adebimpe-Ojo and Iyanuoluwa Alarape .
“It is gratifying to note that only the first five law graduates on this list were awarded First Class Honours by the University of Ibadan; the other equally outstanding seven graduates on this roll of honours finished with Upper Second Class at Ibadan.
“While congratulating the 12 law graduates and all their other colleagues who were equally successful in the Final Bar Examinations, we acknowledge with pride the contributions of the Dean of Law, and all the Faculty members at Ibadan for the very solid foundations they have provided for our students to excel and distinguish themselves. We do not take your support for granted,” he said.
He congratulated all the proud parents and guardians, siblings and family members of, “Our graduates of the Law School Class of 2018. It is a privilege for us to share in your joy.
“You have given us at least one more reason to be happy and excited.
“This honour and distinction is coming at a time when the university is celebrating its Platinum Jubilee. It is trite to mention here that your collective achievements will receive a favourable mention in the Vice-Chancellor’s Address at the 2018 Convocation and 70th Founders’ Day on Saturday, 17th November 2018. We have never had it so good since our first set of Law graduates from Ibadan proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in 1986.
“To the greatest UItes, all the best wishes in your career. This is an affirmation of what is contained in the second stanza of your University Anthem to wit ‘Greatness, won with honest toil’. Remember always that ‘If it is from Ibadan, it must be of outstanding quality,” he said.