Members of the Faculty of Law Alumni Association, Class of ’97, Ekiti State University, have called for an increase in the institution’s admission quota into the Nigerian Law School, saying the current allocation no longer reflects the faculty’s capacity.
- +EKSU alumni seek more Law School slots, decry 60 quota
The association noted that the present allocation of 60 students for Law School was set about 35 years ago and was due for a review.
The association noted that the present allocation of 60 students for Law School was set about 35 years ago and was due for a review.
Specifically, the alumni group demanded an increase in the varsity’s slot for Law School from 60 to 250.
The demand formed part of a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s Annual General Meeting held in Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday.
The communique was signed by the alumni president, Femi Ogunlade.
It read, “The alumni association should seek a legitimate means to increase the 60 quota of admission into the Nigeria Law School given to the faculty by the Council of Legal Education since 1991 when it was established.”
In the same vein, the keynote speaker at the AGM, Prof Benson Omoleye, lamented that the law faculty’s quota had remained unchanged at 60 for over three decades.
He said, “It is unfortunate that 34 years after it was established, the approved admission quota of the faculty of law remains 60 as it was at inception.
“A lot has been done by the university in the last decade to put in place all that is needed to get an increment, possibly to 250 students.
“We are hoping that this increment will be achieved in the next cycle of accreditation expected very soon by the Council of Legal Education.”
The communique also echoed a rallying call on stakeholders, particularly students, to support the faculty through donations of equipment, prizes and funds.
According to the alumni, such contributions would complement efforts already made by the association to improve facilities and academic programmes in the faculty.
The group also encouraged members to strengthen cooperation and provide support, including financial assistance, to colleagues in need.
The communique also read, “The Alumni who are in need should always inform members of the exco or any other alumnus for help where the need arises.
“Members are enjoined to donate equipment, prizes, and contribute funds to the law faculty and the university at a personal level, despite what the alumni association had donated as a body.”
“The association resolved that the Alumni should deepen their relationship and cooperation to assist members who need assistance, not limited to financial assistance.”
