The Council for Legal Education has lifted the ban placed on the first and second set graduates of the law programme of Bingham University.
This was confirmed by the Vice – Chancellor of the university, Prof. Haruna Ayuba, during the 5th combined convocation of the university on Saturday in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
No fewer than 2,217 students of Bingham University in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State would graduate from the institution during the convocation.
Of the figure, 57 students bagged first class degrees, 519 bagged second class upper degrees; 576 bagged second class lower degrees, 179 bagged third class degrees while 9 bagged pass degrees.
The vice – chancellor said 131 students who graduated in 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic session have been mobilised for law school.
Ayuba said that the lifting of the ban on the first and second sets of law graduates of the university by the Council was a good development.
“To the glory of God and in appreciation to the council, a total of 131 law graduates of Bingham University have all been mobilised to law school,” the vice – chancellor said.
He also said about123 medical doctors who graduated from the university have been inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) in 2024.
“Induction of a total of 123 medical doctors by Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) in 2024 is also one other achievement we are so proud of,” he added.
The vice – chancellor sought the support of stakeholders and guests to help raise the standards and increased access to quality education in the country.
He said: “There is an urgent need for construction of more students’ hostels to meet the growing students population; we need more building for the faculties, laboratories, classrooms and lecture halls. There is also the need for the expansion of the ICT centre, provision of solar street light in campus, additional paved road network, expansion of university health centre, among others.
“Your support, individually and collectively, in addressing these challenges, will go a long way in helping us increase access to quality education. This support will improve the learning environment for members of the university community.”
The Special Guest, Gen. Martin Agwai (Rtd) commended stakeholders for the great role played towards raising the standard of Bingham University.
He said: “We are gathered to celebrate your achievement, acknowledge your hard work and share in the joy of your graduation. I see a room filled with bright, ambitious and talented individuals, who will overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and transform dreams into reality.”
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of Bingham University, Dr Bagat Mallam urged the graduates to utilise the knowledge they gained in the university to better the world in their various fields of endeavours.
He said: “To the graduands, as you move up the ladder in your career, remember the ability to lead. Also remember your personality, attitude, behaviours and interpersonal skills that will ultimately determine your level of success.”
Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) John Maiyaki commended Bingham University’s rapid growth.
He said that the commission has implemented curriculum standards and programmes to enable more foreign collaboration, especially with Bingham University.
The Pro-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Haruna Andrew, commended the vice-chancellor for building on his predecessors’ visions and work.
He encouraged the graduates to not just see themselves as graduates in caps and gowns, but the future leaders of the society.
“You not only acquired knowledge and good character in Bingham, but have developed the necessary skills to navigate intricacies of the world beyond the walls of the university,” he said.
