JUST IN: Baze University Law Faculty Faces 5-Year Admission Ban Over Flagrant Violations, Council of Legal Education Takes Swift Action

JUST IN: Baze University Law Faculty Faces 5-Year Admission Ban Over Flagrant Violations, Council of Legal Education Takes Swift Action....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Written By Oshiobugie Omo-Ikirodah

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has taken decisive action against Baze University, Abuja, by imposing a five-year moratorium on the admission of law students to its Faculty of Law, effective immediately. This stern measure is a response to Baze University’s repeated and blatant violation of its approved admission quota of 50 students per session, as sanctioned by the Council of Legal Education. The moratorium, initially set for five years, may be extended if satisfactory corrective actions are not implemented. CONTINUE READING

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The Council’s decision comes in light of several concerning findings:

1. Baze University consistently exceeded its admission quota, resulting in a backlog of over 347 law students awaiting admission to the Nigerian Law School.
2. Since 2017, Baze University admitted over 750 law students, far exceeding the allotted quota and violating the guidelines set by the Council of Legal Education.
3. Baze University offers a three-year LL.B program for some UTME candidates without the requisite approvals from the National Universities Commission (NUC), Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the Council of Legal Education. This is in violation of the NUC’s Minimum Benchmark Academic Standard (BMAS) for law degree programs in Nigerian universities.

The Council of Legal Education, chaired by Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, OFR, has outlined specific resolutions:

(i) Immediate imposition of a moratorium on law student admissions to the Faculty of Law, Baze University, Abuja.

(ii) The moratorium will be effective for an initial period of five years, subject to renewal based on satisfactory remedial actions.

(iii) During the five-year period, the Council will address the backlog of law students admitted by Baze University in excess of its approved quota.

(iv) Follow-up visits will be conducted to assess the university’s remedial measures.

(v) Relevant authorities, including the National Universities Commission (NUC), Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), parents, guardians, prospective applicants, and the public, are informed about Baze University’s current status.

This decision underscores the Council’s commitment to upholding standards and ensuring compliance with established regulations within legal education institutions.

Source: Bushradiogist