Hundreds of law graduates from Ekiti State University (EKSU), who completed their degrees in 2023 and earlier, remain stranded as the institution has failed to secure their admission into the Nigerian Law School despite collecting significant fees. The university reportedly violated the Council of Legal Education's (CLE) quota by admitting far more law students than the approved limit annually, creating a massive backlog.
Affected graduates lament that while some with strong connections have managed to gain admission, most have been abandoned without communication or explanation. Many graduates expressed frustration and despair over their stalled careers, with plans and dreams on hold due to the university prioritizing profit over their futures.
The backlog has grown with successive graduating classes left waiting for admission, with over 500 graduates currently affected. Despite the financial and emotional toll of completing their legal education, these graduates cannot proceed to law school, take the bar exam, or practice law.
Some considered legal action but fear reprisals, hoping only for an opportunity to join upcoming admission batches.
This crisis highlights systemic issues with EKSU's law faculty admission policies and the urgent need for intervention to restore fairness and justice for the affected graduates.