About 5,000 law graduates from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have sought intervention from the House of Representatives regarding their inability to proceed to the Nigerian Law School. The graduates, who completed their programme, expressed concerns over the rejection of their names for mobilisation. They made the appeal before the House Committee on Public Petitions. The graduates are seeking help to resolve the issue preventing them from continuing their legal education.
A representative of the affected graduates, Dr. Adeniyi Oladele, stated that they approached NOUN after graduation to have their names submitted for mobilisation but were informed that their list had been rejected. The graduates had previously been mobilised to the Nigerian Law School, completed their professional training, and passed the requisite examinations. Many were subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar. The current rejection has caused significant distress and confusion among the graduates.
The petitioners told the committee that they spent several years in pain and confusion, yet no explanation was given for the rejection. They are seeking answers and resolution to the issue. The graduates' situation has highlighted a potential bottleneck in the process of mobilising students to the Nigerian Law School. The House Committee on Public Petitions is now involved, seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the rejection.
Responding on behalf of NOUN, Professor Shio Usman Ademo confirmed that the university had received the petition and submitted its response to the issues raised. The university's response is expected to provide clarity on the situation. The committee will review the response as part of its further consideration of the petition. The involvement of the House Committee is crucial in resolving the matter.
The committee has demanded the list of affected students as it plans further consideration of the petition. The number of graduates potentially caught up in the mobilisation impasse is significant. The committee's actions will determine the next steps in resolving the issue. The graduates are hopeful that the intervention will yield a positive outcome.
The situation has raised questions about the mobilisation process for law graduates. The Nigerian Law School plays a critical role in the training of lawyers in Nigeria. The rejection of the NOUN graduates' names has caused significant concern among stakeholders. The House Committee's intervention is expected to bring clarity and resolution to the situation.
The outcome of the committee's consideration of the petition will be crucial in determining the future of the affected graduates. The graduates are eager to continue their legal education and begin their careers as lawyers. The House Committee on Public Petitions will continue to engage with the parties involved to find a resolution.
Key points
- 5,000 NOUN law graduates face mobilisation issues to Nigerian Law School
- Graduates seek intervention from House of Representatives
- University has submitted response to petition raised by graduates
