Buhari’s daughter, Alima, 80-year old man, 2, 259 others called to the Bar

President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Alima, an 80-year old Enebeli Pius Chuka and 2,257 others were yesterday called to the Nigerian Bar at a ceremony in Abuja following their success at the Bar final examinations, conducted by the Nigerian Law School under the supervision of the Council of Legal Education in April.

The wife of the President, Aisha was among the dignitaries that graced the Call to the Bar ceremony, at the International Conference Centre (ICC).

The Director General, Nigerian Law School, Olanrewaju Onadeko in his remarks, stated that Chuka is the oldest new wig ever produced by Nigerian Law School.

Speaking on infrastructure advancement in the school, Onadeko said the classroom solution, a video conferencing platform capable of linking all campuses of the law school deployed by the Nigerian Commissions Satellite Limited (NICOMSAT) will soon be commissioned.

The facility, he stated, will enable members of the Bar and the Bench interact with students from any of the campuses.

He also hinted that the violation of admission quotas by some faculties of law has remained a major challenge.

For him, that was the essence of strict adherence to allocated students’ numbers by law faculties, adding that failure to keep to these numbers impacts negatively on the quality of the products.

Onadeko added that the insistence on good character for eligibility for admission to the legal profession is aimed at shielding it from those with propensity to act at variance with the interest of their clients, the profession itself and the justice system.

He admonished parents and students wanting to study abroad to seek advise from National Universities Commission before proceeding. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Law school will be available to provide necessary guidance where necessary.

Speaking earlier, Chairman, Body of Benchers, Bandele Aiku, commended the new wigs for being found worthy in learning and character to be called to the Bar.

He, however, reminded them that a lawyer is not only an officer of the court but equally holds a position of trust and confidence among members of the community.

He added that the success at the Bar demands more distinction in law examinations, correct behaviour as well as proper understanding and wise use of tools of the craft.

Some of the codes, he stated, include equality at the Bar, respect to seniors, help and advice to colleagues, courage and independence and respect to the court.