Law students of Atiba University, Oyo, have protested following a reported 10-year moratorium placed on the university’s law programme by the Council of Legal Education.
Reports say the Council of Legal Education reached the decision after identifying concerns relating to facilities and regulatory requirements surrounding the programme. The development has raised concerns among students over the status of their studies and their progression toward professional legal training.
The situation escalated after remarks attributed to the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor during an interaction with protesting students circulated online.
In the video, the DVC is reported to have described some of the protesting students as “intellectually bankrupt”, triggering widespread criticism on social media.
The students are seeking clarity over the implications of the moratorium, particularly for those who have already spent years studying law and are concerned about their ability to proceed to the Nigerian Law School.
The controversy has placed renewed attention on regulatory oversight, university accreditation and the protection of students caught up in institutional disputes.