We, the undersigned Law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), respectfully petition the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, invoking its constitutional oversight and legislative powers.
INTRODUCTION
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is a federal government–owned and National Universities Commission (NUC)–accredited institution, established to expand access to quality higher education. Its Faculty of Law is duly accredited and operates under the same academic standards as other Nigerian universities.
Despite this, NOUN Law graduates continue to face systemic exclusion and discriminatory conditions in gaining admission into the Nigerian Law School, despite holding valid LL.B degrees.
STATEMENT OF COMPLAINT
1. NOUN Law graduates hold LL.B degrees from an accredited federal university.
2. The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has either denied them admission or imposed unjust and inconsistent conditions not applied to graduates from other accredited universities.
3. This practice is a violation of equal educational opportunity and constitutional guarantees against discrimination.
4. Many qualified NOUN Law graduates are left in professional stagnation and emotional distress.
LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL CONCERNS
1. Section 42 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) guarantees freedom from discrimination.
2. Federal education policy promotes equity and inclusion, which NOUN was established to uphold.
3. There is no statutory provision that permanently bars NOUN Law graduates from admission.
4. Administrative bodies must act fairly and reasonably.
EFFORTS MADE
1. NOUN Law graduates have:
Submitted petitions and engaged in dialogue with authorities.
2.Relied on assurances from government institutions.
Yet, the issue remains unresolved.
OUR HUMBLE PRAYERS
1. We respectfully urge the National Assembly to:
2. Immediately intervene in the ongoing exclusion of NOUN Law graduates.
Convene an urgent joint meeting involving:
(A)The Management of NOUN,
(B)The Council of Legal Education (CLE),
(C)The Body of Benchers (BOB), and
(D)The Nigerian Law School (NLS).
(E) The Affected Noun Law Graduates( president of the National Association of Noun Law Graduate and Executives)
3. Ensure that this meeting produces a clear and practical resolution within 2026.
4. Direct the immediate admission of qualified NOUN Law graduates into the Nigerian Law School.
5. Exercise its oversight and legislative powers to ensure equal treatment for all accredited university graduates.
CONCLUSION
This petition is not a request for special privilege, but a lawful demand for fairness, equity, and compliance with existing legislation. By virtue of the Legal Education Act (as amended in 2018), NOUN Law graduates are qualified and eligible candidates for admission into the Nigerian Law School and must be treated equally with graduates of other conventional universities.
Furthermore, we respectfully draw the attention of the National Assembly to the directive issued on 9 January 2026 by the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, instructing the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School to admit qualified NOUN Law graduates into vocational legal training. This directive reinforces the legality and urgency of our request.
We therefore respectfully urge the National Assembly to ensure that:
1. Qualified NOUN Law graduates are admitted into the March 2026 Bar Part II (Vocational) session,
2. Such admission is implemented immediately across all campuses of the Nigerian Law School nationwide, and
3. This long-standing issue is conclusively resolved within the year 2026.
We trust in the constitutional responsibility, sense of justice, and oversight authority of the National Assembly to intervene decisively and bring this matter to a fair and lawful conclusion in the interest of the rule of law, equal educational opportunity, and national development.
Respectfully submitted.
Yours Faithfully,
Adefowora Adedeji
President of the National Association
of Noun Law Graduatess.
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Our very dear & amiable president, you have done well, more grease to your elbow. God bless you mightily & the other members of your executive in Jesus name.
There is no longer any legal defect or impediments at which council for legal education can justifiable rely upon to discriminate against NOUN LAW Graduates
We are tired of staying at home. We seek the immediate intervention of the Senate and all stakeholders to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Citizens of Nigeria should not be excluded from National University with full accreditations. Thanks
It is our right to go to Law school, they should admit us. This discrimination is what has kept this nation where we are today
it is very good move
Justice delayed is Justice denied
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We, the undersigned Law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), respectfully petition the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, invoking its constitutional oversight and legislative powers.
INTRODUCTION
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is a federal government–owned and National Universities Commission (NUC)–accredited institution, established to expand access to quality higher education. Its Faculty of Law is duly accredited and operates under the same academic standards as other Nigerian universities.
Despite this, NOUN Law graduates continue to face systemic exclusion and discriminatory conditions in gaining admission into the Nigerian Law School, despite holding valid LL.B degrees.
STATEMENT OF COMPLAINT
1. NOUN Law graduates hold LL.B degrees from an accredited federal university.
2. The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has either denied them admission or imposed unjust and inconsistent conditions not applied to graduates from other accredited universities.
3. This practice is a violation of equal educational opportunity and constitutional guarantees against discrimination.
4. Many qualified NOUN Law graduates are left in professional stagnation and emotional distress.
LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL CONCERNS
1. Section 42 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) guarantees freedom from discrimination.
2. Federal education policy promotes equity and inclusion, which NOUN was established to uphold.
3. There is no statutory provision that permanently bars NOUN Law graduates from admission.
4. Administrative bodies must act fairly and reasonably.
EFFORTS MADE
1. NOUN Law graduates have:
Submitted petitions and engaged in dialogue with authorities.
2.Relied on assurances from government institutions.
Yet, the issue remains unresolved.
OUR HUMBLE PRAYERS
1. We respectfully urge the National Assembly to:
2. Immediately intervene in the ongoing exclusion of NOUN Law graduates.
Convene an urgent joint meeting involving:
(A)The Management of NOUN,
(B)The Council of Legal Education (CLE),
(C)The Body of Benchers (BOB), and
(D)The Nigerian Law School (NLS).
(E) The Affected Noun Law Graduates( president of the National Association of Noun Law Graduate and Executives)
3. Ensure that this meeting produces a clear and practical resolution within 2026.
4. Direct the immediate admission of qualified NOUN Law graduates into the Nigerian Law School.
5. Exercise its oversight and legislative powers to ensure equal treatment for all accredited university graduates.
CONCLUSION
This petition is not a request for special privilege, but a lawful demand for fairness, equity, and compliance with existing legislation. By virtue of the Legal Education Act (as amended in 2018), NOUN Law graduates are qualified and eligible candidates for admission into the Nigerian Law School and must be treated equally with graduates of other conventional universities.
Furthermore, we respectfully draw the attention of the National Assembly to the directive issued on 9 January 2026 by the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, instructing the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School to admit qualified NOUN Law graduates into vocational legal training. This directive reinforces the legality and urgency of our request.
We therefore respectfully urge the National Assembly to ensure that:
1. Qualified NOUN Law graduates are admitted into the March 2026 Bar Part II (Vocational) session,
2. Such admission is implemented immediately across all campuses of the Nigerian Law School nationwide, and
3. This long-standing issue is conclusively resolved within the year 2026.
We trust in the constitutional responsibility, sense of justice, and oversight authority of the National Assembly to intervene decisively and bring this matter to a fair and lawful conclusion in the interest of the rule of law, equal educational opportunity, and national development.
Respectfully submitted.
Yours Faithfully,
Adefowora Adedeji
President of the National Association
of Noun Law Graduatess.
10 Comments
If some batches of NOUN law graduate were admitted, the remaining should be given the same treatment. Refusing them admission is a clear case of discrimination which our constitution frowns seriously at.
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Our very dear & amiable president, you have done well, more grease to your elbow. God bless you mightily & the other members of your executive in Jesus name.
There is no longer any legal defect or impediments at which council for legal education can justifiable rely upon to discriminate against NOUN LAW Graduates
We are tired of staying at home. We seek the immediate intervention of the Senate and all stakeholders to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Citizens of Nigeria should not be excluded from National University with full accreditations. Thanks
It is our right to go to Law school, they should admit us. This discrimination is what has kept this nation where we are today
it is very good move
Justice delayed is Justice denied
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If some batches of NOUN law graduate were admitted, the remaining should be given the same treatment. Refusing them admission is a clear case of discrimination which our constitution frowns seriously at.