LASU Graduate Emerges Best Graduating Female Student at Nigerian Law School
A graduate from Lagos State University (LASU), Lawal Maryam Abiodun, has been recognised as the Best Graduating Female Student and the Second Overall Best Graduating Student at the 2025 Call to Bar ceremony of the Nigerian Law School, held in Abuja.
Maryam, who studied at LASU’s Faculty of Law (Common and Islamic Law), distinguished herself among 7,134 students who were called to the Bar on Thursday, 10th July, securing her place as one of the most outstanding achievers in the country’s legal education system.
The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Kareem Olatoye, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, at the event, praised Maryam’s success and described her as “a true ambassador and a shining example of the excellence we instil in our students.”
He encouraged other law students to follow her example of hard work and academic discipline.
In a congratulatory statement, Professor Olatunji-Bello expressed that the accomplishment brought great pride to the LASU community.
She applauded Professor Olatoye and the faculty staff for their dedication to developing students capable of thriving in any academic or professional context.
“This remarkable achievement underscores the high standards of education and mentorship at LASU. It reflects our commitment to nurturing globally competitive graduates who will stand out anywhere in the world,” she said.
