Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has publicly congratulated Maryam Lawal for her stellar academic performance at the Nigerian Law School, where she was named the Best Graduating Female Student and ranked as the Second Overall Best Student nationwide.
EpeInsights reports that Maryam Lawal, a proud Lagosian and alumna of Lagos State University’s Faculty of Law, distinguished herself by receiving a total of eight academic awards during her rigorous one-year professional training program.
Among these accolades was the prestigious prize for Corporate Law Practice, highlighting her excellence in one of the most challenging aspects of legal education.
Governor Sanwo-Olu lauded Maryam’s accomplishments as a testament to the quality of education offered by Lagos state institutions.
In a congratulatory message, he said, “This is the kind of excellence we celebrate in Lagos. Maryam represents the best of us in brilliance, hard work, and quiet determination. Her achievement is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when talent meets discipline. It also reflects the strong academic foundation offered by our state-owned institutions.”
The Nigerian Law School, established in 1962, provides mandatory professional training for law graduates across Nigeria before they can be called to the Bar.
Each year, the school honours top-performing students across various disciplines including Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Property Law, and Corporate Law Practice.
Maryam’s exceptional performance places her in the top percentile of over 5,000 law graduates nationwide who sat for the Bar Final Examinations.
Her success has generated widespread acclaim on social media platforms, with many Nigerians celebrating her intellect, discipline, and the rising standards of Nigerian legal education.
Maryam’s achievements not only elevate her personal profile but also reinforce Lagos State University’s growing reputation as a leading center for legal scholarship and academic excellence.
