iDeemlawfulThe 2025 set of Nigerian Law School students from Kwara State has appealed to the state government to include them in the ongoing bursary disbursement initiative.
The students said excluding their set from the financial support package would amount to an unfair policy gap.
In a formal petition sighted by iDeemlawful, addressed to the state governor, the students expressed appreciation for the administration’s support for education and youth empowerment while seeking an extension of the bursary scheme.
“REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF THE 2025 SET OF NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE 2025 BURSARY DISBURSEMENT INITIATIVE”
“We, the undersigned Nigerian Law School students representing the 2025 Set from Kwara State, write with deep respect and appreciation to acknowledge the unwavering dedication of Your Excellency and this administration to education and youth empowerment in our dear State.”
The students lauded the government for approving bursary payments for previous sets, describing it as a timely intervention that has eased the financial burdens of many law students from the state.
“The recent approval of a bursary disbursement to Nigerian Law School students (Kwara State indigenes) stands as a timely and impactful policy milestone in educational support. It reflects the compassionate and visionary leadership of your administration, and we express our sincere gratitude.”
However, they expressed concern that the 2025 set was excluded from the directive despite facing the same financial pressures as previous sets.
“However, we respectfully draw Your Excellency’s kind attention to the fact that the current directive for implementation applies only to the 2023/2024 Regular and Backlog Sets of Kwara State indigenes in the Nigerian Law School. While we appreciate the inclusive intent of this directive, we note with concern that it has inadvertently excluded the 2025 Set of Nigerian Law School students (Kwara State indigenes), who are presently in active academic pursuit and equally bear the heavy financial obligations this welfare initiative was designed to alleviate.”
Calling for fairness and consistency, the petitioners urged the government to revise the bursary coverage to include the 2025 set in the same way as previous sets.
“In the spirit of fairness, equity, and consistency, we humbly request that this generous initiative be extended to include the 2025 Set of Nigerian Law School students. Doing so would ensure uniformity in policy implementation and sustain the trust, morale, and confidence of students in the progressive vision of this government.”
Acknowledging that the bursary was not a statutory entitlement, the students praised the administration’s goodwill and expressed confidence in a favourable response.
“Your Excellency, we acknowledge that this gesture is not a statutory entitlement but rather a discretionary act of goodwill, graciously extended by your benevolent administration. Our appeal is therefore made in good faith and in recognition of your proven record of fairness, inclusivity, and fatherly concern for all Kwarans.”
The students concluded by reaffirming their loyalty and trust in the government, expressing hope that their request would be considered.
“We remain loyal, supportive, and ever grateful to this administration, trusting that our humble petition will receive favourable consideration.”
“Yours faithfully,”
“Concerned Nigerian Law School Students”
“Kwara State Indigenes”
