By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
VICE-CHANCELLOR of Salem University Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Johnson Akubo, has said that 30 graduates of the University were among the 4,412 Law graduates recently called to the Nigerian Bar by the country’s Body of Benchers (BOB).
Prof. Akubo who disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Lokoja, described the development as a “cheering and encouraging news” to the institution.
The Vice Chancellor said that the new lawyers were among the first set of Law students that graduated from the College of Law of the university.
While congratulating the “Change Agents”, he stressed that it was an eloquent testimony of the relentless pursuit of the vision of the visioner and founder, Archbishop (Dr) Sam Amaga to “Raising Global Leaders.”
Akubo however admonished the new Lawyers and solicitors against engaging in sharp practices, capable of jeopardizing their images and that of the institution.
He charged them to be good ambassadors of Salem University by proving their worth as credible lawyers and solicitors.
The VC noted that for them to have successfully passed through the Nigerian Law School after their graduation and got called to Bar was indeed, a feat worth celebrating.
“We, as an institution and their Alma Mata, are so happy with the progress they are making in their legal career.
“As it stands today, they are full fledged lawyers and solicitors, who can be advocating for the millions of people and organizations needing their services in and outside the country.
“It is our hope that they will do their best to serve the nation well as good ambassadors of Salem University. There is need for caution against greed and money temptation so as not to put themselves in problems.
“I believe they are men and women of proven character and learning. They are fit and proper persons called and admitted into the Nigerian Bar”, he said. (Ends)