Adamawa govt. awards Multi-Million Naira Contract for Nigerian Law School Yola

By, Yagana Ali, Yola

The 13th Adamawa State executive Council meeting saw significant developments aimed at bolstering the Nigerian Law School in Yola.

The State Government, through the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, James Iliya, announced the award of a contract for the state’s intervention in the construction of four hostel blocks at the Law School.

The project, valued at N855,247,976.81, is expected to be completed within 12 Months and has been awarded to three contractors.

Established in 2013, the Nigerian Law School Yola, which started with 200 students, now accommodates over 400 students.

Commissioner of Housing, Abdullahi Prambe, emphasized that this intervention reflects the Governor’s concern for the school, which is the only law school in the North-East region.

Prambe noted that the increasing number of students has led to significant accommodation challenges, which the new hostels aim to address, thereby allowing students to focus better on their studies.

He also highlighted that the state government, through the Ministry of Water Resources, has tackled water scarcity issues at the school.

Speaking on the project, Commissioner of Justice Afraimu Jingi praised the Governor’s decision, noting that the new hostels are crucial, especially as many students come from other states.

Jingi described the council meeting as both memorable and important, noting the Governor’s commitment to eliminating challenges faced by law students during their mandatory one-year program.

Afraimu Jingi, a member of the Council of Legal Education expressed gratitude for the state government’s assistance, underscoring the importance of supporting legal education to enhance the effectiveness of the legal system.