The Law Graduates’ Association of Nigeria (LAWGAN) has called on the University of Maiduguri and other relevant authorities to urgently resolve reported delays affecting the admission of eligible law graduates of the institution into the Nigerian Law School.
The association said some graduates of the university’s Faculty of Law had reportedly been delayed in securing admission to the Nigerian Law School as part of the ongoing admission process, raising concerns about the possible impact on their professional careers.
In a statement dated August 24, 2026, and jointly signed by its President and Public Relations Officer, Kayode Bello and Ojo Clement, respectively, LAWGAN said it had earlier written to the University of Maiduguri authorities seeking immediate intervention but had yet to receive a satisfactory response.
The association said it formally appealed to the university through a letter dated August 12, 2026, requesting the immediate processing of the affected graduates’ admission.
“The Association had, by a formal letter dated 12th August 2026, appealed to the University authorities for the immediate processing of the affected graduates’ admission.
“However, we are yet to receive a satisfactory response or confirmation that the matter has been resolved,” the statement said.
LAWGAN urged the university and all other relevant authorities to intervene without further delay and ensure that every graduate who has satisfied the necessary requirements is given the opportunity to proceed to the Nigerian Law School under the ongoing admission process.
“We therefore call on the University of Maiduguri and all relevant authorities to urgently intervene and ensure that all eligible law graduates are given the opportunity to proceed to the Nigerian Law School as part of the ongoing admission process,” the association said.
According to LAWGAN, any prolonged delay could have serious consequences for the affected graduates, particularly because legal education is a professional course requiring timely progression from university to the Nigerian Law School.
The association warned that continued delays could disrupt the academic and professional plans of the affected graduates and potentially prolong their journey towards qualification as legal practitioners.
LAWGAN said it remained prepared to engage the University of Maiduguri through dialogue and other constructive means to resolve the matter.
However, the association warned that it would not hesitate to take further lawful steps to protect the interests of the affected graduates if the issue remained unresolved.
“LAWGAN remains committed to constructive and amicable engagement with the University,” the association said.
“However, we will not hesitate to pursue all lawful means necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the affected law graduates.”
The group further appealed to the university authorities to treat the matter as urgent, stressing that the professional future of the affected graduates could be negatively affected if the admission process was not resolved promptly.
“We urge the University authorities to treat this matter with the urgency it deserves, having regard to the professional future of the affected graduates,” LAWGAN said.
The association did not, however, disclose the exact number of graduates affected by the reported delay, nor did it provide details of the specific administrative issue responsible for the delay.
The development has consequently placed renewed attention on the need for the university authorities and other relevant bodies to urgently clarify the situation and ensure that eligible graduates are not prevented from progressing to the next stage of their professional training.