By Omowumi Omotosho
President of the 8th Senate and Waziri of Ilorin, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Friday rolled the drums to celebrated the induction of Kwara State’s new lawyers with a grand reception in Abuja, rewarding academic excellence with generous cash gifts.
According to the Press Officer to Saraki on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, the event was organised by Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Foundation in honour of the Nigerian Law School Class of 2023/2024 graduates from Kwara State and brought together legal luminaries, mentors, and political leaders to mark the milestone.
Speaking at the dinner, the Executive Director of the ABS Foundation, Dr. Audu Idowu Musa, stated that the event was more than a celebration it was a reaffirmation of the Foundation’s commitment to education, youth empowerment, and leadership mentorship.
“This gathering is not just a celebration of academic success, but a reaffirmation of our belief in your future and the role you will play in building a more just society,” Dr. Musa said.
In his remarks, Dr. Saraki, who is also the founder of the Foundation, commended the new wigs for their resilience and perseverance. He described the achievements of the Kwara-born graduates as inspirational and urged them to uphold justice, integrity, and service in their professional journey.
“We are proud of you. Your journey has only just begun, and the world is waiting for your impact. Through the ABS Foundation, we have supported law students over the years with tuition, materials, and moral support,” Saraki said.
Highlighting the Foundation’s continued support, the event featured a special presentation of ₦500,000 cash awards to each of the nine first-class graduates from the Nigerian Law School. The gesture, according to Saraki, is aimed at promoting academic excellence and easing the graduates’ transition into the legal profession.
Abdulazeez Abdulsalam, Chairman of the Kwara Law School Students Association, who spoke on behalf of the new lawyers, thanked Dr. Saraki and the ABS Foundation for their invaluable assistance during their legal education journey.
“Today, we stand not just as students but as Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. During our journey, the Foundation came through for us time and again from sponsoring wigs and gowns for 50 students to paying call-to-bar screening fees for 35 of our members,” Abdulsalam said.
