The Law Graduates Association of Nigeria (LAWGAN) has raised an alarm over the alleged lack of adequate water supply at the Port Harcourt Campus of the Nigerian Law School, issuing a 7-day ultimatum to the Council of Legal Education and the campus authorities to urgently resolve the issue or face legal and public actions.
In a statement signed by LAWGAN President, Kayode Bello and Public Relations Officer Ojo Clement, the association expressed deep concern following the recent circulation of a photo online, allegedly showing students queuing to fetch water from a tank within the Port Harcourt campus.
LAWGAN, which advocates for the welfare of Nigerian law graduates both home and abroad, described the situation as “unacceptable”, especially in light of the significant investments made in the infrastructure of the campus.
“We give the authorities of the Port Harcourt Law School a 7-day ultimatum to find a lasting solution to the water issue and other facility concerns on the campus, if it is true that students are being deprived of water supply or subjected to stress in accessing it,” the statement read.
The association referenced a 2022 article by The Loyal Nigerian Lawyer, which had previously praised the Port Harcourt Law School — officially named the Dr. Nabo Graham-Douglas, SAN Campus — as an “Impressionante” milestone in legal education. LAWGAN also cited remarks from Rivers State Commissioner for Works and Housing, Dr. George-Kelly D. Alabo, who listed extensive facilities on the campus including 15 buildings, 1,500-capacity classroom block, Hostel blocks for 1,638 students, Moot court, sick bay, and cafeteria, Multi-purpose hall, library, and sport facilities, 40,000-gallon water tank, 3 x 1000 KVA generators and 2.5 MVA substation, and internal road network and fire station
Given this, LAWGAN questioned how such a facility could reportedly be experiencing basic infrastructure failure, particularly in an essential service like water supply.
The association also recalled a past tragedy at the same campus involving the death of a law school student, Victor from the University of Ibadan, allegedly due to bullying — further heightening concerns over student welfare and safety.
“We will not hesitate to hold press conferences, launch media engagements, or explore legal measures to protect the rights and welfare of law students across Nigeria,” LAWGAN stated.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring all Nigerian Law School campuses and promised to work with the Council of Legal Education and other stakeholders to resolve all infrastructure and welfare-related issues affecting legal education in the country.
LAWGAN’s statement marks a growing call for accountability and transparency in the management of Nigeria’s legal education system.
