President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the construction of two 300-bed hostels for students of the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, a move aimed at tackling long-standing accommodation challenges faced by law students in the nation’s capital.
The President also approved the construction of the road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat in Jabi District with Nile University. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lere Olayinka, the projects are to be executed under emergency considerations for speedy delivery.
The Nigerian Law School, Bwari campus, has struggled for years with limited hostel capacity, forcing many students to seek off-campus accommodation at high costs. This intervention, observers say, marks a significant step in improving the welfare of law students and supporting legal education infrastructure nationwide.
Two New Hostels to Ease Accommodation Burden
In his directive, President Tinubu instructed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to commence immediate construction of two hostels, one for male students and one for female students, each with a capacity of 300 occupants.
The statement noted that the move aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes education and human capital development. When completed, the facilities are expected to not only reduce accommodation stress but also provide a safer, more conducive environment for students preparing for the rigorous Bar Part II examinations.
Accommodation has been a contentious issue for years at the Bwari campus, with students often complaining about poor housing facilities and long commutes from off-campus residences. The new hostels, many stakeholders argue, will reduce transportation costs, improve study schedules, and enhance security for students.
Road Project to Improve Access Around Jabi District
Beyond the hostels, President Tinubu also approved the construction of the road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat to Nile University — a route that currently serves as a critical access road but suffers from frequent congestion.
According to the statement, the road will significantly decongest traffic in the area, particularly the route leading to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Body of Benchers Secretariat, which plays a key role in the call-to-bar ceremonies for graduating law students, has long faced accessibility challenges that have caused delays and logistical issues during major events.
Legal education advocates welcomed the decision, describing it as a long-overdue intervention that will have a ripple effect on the efficiency of Nigeria’s legal training system.
Stakeholders Applaud Move
Law school alumni and legal practitioners have expressed optimism that the project, once completed, will improve living standards for students and help ease the pressure on the already overstretched campus facilities.
“The move will not just solve the accommodation problem but also improve the mental well-being of students who face extreme stress during the bar programme,” said a former student who once lived off-campus.
The Nigerian Law School is an essential institution for the training of lawyers in Nigeria, admitting thousands of students annually from law faculties across the country. With Abuja being one of the most expensive cities to live in, affordable hostel facilities within the school premises are expected to ease the financial burden on students and their families.
Analysts say the project is also symbolic of the Tinubu administration’s broader push to address infrastructure gaps in the education sector, an area where public institutions have faced decades of underfunding.
Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with both the hostels and road project tipped to be delivered within a short timeframe under the emergency works approval.
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