*Photo L-R:HRH Igwe Prof. Christian Nwachukwu Okeke, Ese Osuofia 1 of Obinofia Ndiuno, Ezeagu LGA, Enugu; former SGF Boss Mustapha and Mr Tijjani Borodo, Chairman of Signature Bank, at the press briefing of the Nigerian Law School Class of 1980 on Thursday in Abuja*
The Nigerian Law School (NLS) Class of 1980 says it has facilitated the release of eight inmates from Keffi Correctional Centre.
The class President, HRM, the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, stated this on Thursday at a press briefing in Abuja.
The event was part of the activities to celebrate the NLS Class of 1980’s 45th Anniversary and Reunion.
Represented by Mr Boss Mustapha, the forner Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Prof. Azinge said the class also donated N5 million to Nigerian Law School in Port Harcourt, Rivers as part of their corporate social responsibility.
He said the donation was for urgent projects, including installation of a solar-powered borehole at ₦3.4 million and provision of 30KVA alternate power supply to the medical centre.
The traditional ruler said the class also honoured the memory of the departed class mates, totalling 116.
“The Nigerian Law School Class of 1980 proudly celebrates its 45th Anniversary Reunion Gala and Lecture, a landmark occasion honoring decades of excellence, resilience, and service to the legal profession.
“The reunion is not only a celebration of shared memories but also a reaffirmation of the Class of 1980’s commitment to justice, service, and legacy.
“We remember the souls of our departed classmates and friends – 116 colleagues,” he said.
According to him, we are alumni who don’t just celebrate ourselves, but uplift others.
“It is worthy of mention that the NLS class of 1980 has produced a number of eminent jurists and other outstanding practitioners in various fields of endeavour,” he said.
Azinge said the event, being held under the theme: “The Nigerian Legal Profession at Crossroads,” would feature keynote lecture, with the topic”“Reassessing the Nigerian Legal Profession in the 21st Century – A Cry for Urgent Reforms.”