In its bid to build Nigeria’s next generation of legal elite, the Prada Uzodimma Law School Scholarship Grant (PUSG) has empowered over 50 indigent law students across Nigeria.
The initiative, powered by Dr. Prada Uzodimma, has been making waves, establishing her as one of the most dynamic and impactful education advocates of her generation.
When PUSG was launched in 2021, it began with just five beneficiaries. By 2022, the number doubled to 10. It grew to 15 in 2023, and in 2024, 20 more aspiring lawyers were added to the PUSG family.
“The impact goes far beyond the numbers. This isn’t just a scholarship; it’s a structured pathway to excellence in law,” she said.
She explained that among the most powerful components of the PUSG platform is the PUSG Internship Programme, which provides beneficiaries with placements in top-tier law firms, exposing them to real legal practice.
“One shining example is Aluma Chukwuebuka Harmony, who interned under the programme and, following his stellar performance, secured a position at the prestigious Banwo & Ighodalo — an outcome he calls “life-changing,” Prada added.
To deepen the experience, Prada also introduced the PUSG Fireside Chat, a mentorship series where seasoned professionals coach scholars on passing the Bar Exams and navigating their early legal careers.
“The sessions have become a trusted compass for students facing one of the most pivotal transitions of their lives,” she said.
She explained that the PUSG initiative has attracted high praise from distinguished figures across Nigeria. “Notable among them are Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, former Attorney General of the Federation; Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance; Sunday Umeha, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Justice; Chief (Mrs) Ginika Florence Tor, Federal Commissioner at the Federal Character Commission; and COC Akaolisa, Attorney General of Imo State.
“Also among the esteemed endorsers is the Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Prof. Isa Chiroma, SAN, who commended PUSG for building future lawyers with competence and character.”
Prada said her commitment to access and inclusion doesn’t end with PUSG.
“I also launched the Prada Uzodimma Imo Indigene Scholarship Grant (PUIISG) — a sister initiative that supports law students from Imo State, my home state,” she disclosed.
As the daughter of Governor Hope Uzodimma, Prada embodies the essence of public service, empowerment, and academic transformation. Her advocacy is as personal as it is purposeful.
Whether mentoring law students, structuring internships, or advocating for education equity, Prada is a force to be reckoned with. Her leadership is reshaping how young professionals see their potential and how society can elevate them through opportunity.
