By: Adedokun Seyi
Twelve LLB graduates have been congratulated by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Idowu Olayinka, for their successful stride in the Nigerian Bar Examinations.
Joseph Ogunmodede (2017), Afam Ikeakanam, Emeka Ezekwesiri, Yetunde Oyeyipo, Tosin Omobitan, Tosin Ogunbona, Olo Egbokhare, Feyikemi Fatumbi, Zacheaus Akanni, Daphne Ekpe, Seyi Adebimpe-Ojo and Iyanuoluwa Alarape bagged first class in their Final Bar Examinations of the Nigeria Bar Examinations.
According to the Vice Chancellor, “only the first five law graduates on this list were awarded First Class Honours by the University of Ibadan while the other seven on this roll of honours finished with Upper Second Class at Ibadan.”
The contributions of the Dean of Law and all members of the faculty were also not underestimated as he congratulated all law graduates along with the twelve.
Professor Olayinka also recognized the parents and guardians, saying, “We also congratulate all the deservedly proud parents and guardians, siblings and family members of our graduates of the Law School Class of 2018”, expressing that “It is a privilege for us to share in your joy. You have given us one reason to be happy and excited.”
“This is an affirmation of what is contained in the second stanza of your University Anthem to wit ‘Greatness won with honest toil’. Remember always that ‘If it is from Ibadan, it must be of outstanding quality.”
