It is indeed good news for Enugu State indigenes studying at the Nigerian Law School, as the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has once again demonstrated his deep commitment to education and human capital development by approving and disbursing a ₦250,000 bursary to each of the 246 Enugu State law students, amounting to a total of ₦61,500,000.
The financial support, released on August 28, 2025, came as a huge relief to the students who have been struggling with the escalating cost of legal education in Nigeria. Their plight became dire following an increase in school fees from ₦396,000 to ₦476,000, in addition to a compulsory ₦30,000 acceptance fee, bringing the total tuition requirement to ₦506,000—excluding other incidental charges. To worsen the situation, Nigerian Law School (NLS) regulations prohibit students from cooking within the campus, forcing them to rely entirely on purchased meals. This had plunged many students into heavy borrowing and untold financial hardship before Governor Mbah’s swift and generous intervention.
Governor Mbah, who has consistently maintained that education is the only sustainable pathway out of poverty and a catalyst for capacity building, acted promptly the moment he was informed of the students’ predicament. His rare gesture has not only alleviated their immediate financial burden but also reaffirmed his status as one of Nigeria’s most education-friendly leaders. With this action, he becomes only the second governor in the entire South-East region to extend such large-scale financial assistance to law students—a move the students described as both historic and life-changing.
Beyond this singular act of benevolence, Governor Mbah’s administration continues to blaze the trail in infrastructural development and youth empowerment, with over 5,000 completed and ongoing projects spread across the state. From roads and water projects to health facilities and digital economy initiatives, his government remains a beacon of transformational leadership aimed at creating opportunities for the younger generation.
Deeply moved by this intervention, the National Association of Enugu State Law Students wrote a formal letter of appreciation to Governor Mbah, expressing their profound gratitude for the bursary and for his unwavering dedication to the educational advancement of Enugu youths. The full text of the letter reads as follows:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ENUGU STATE LAW STUDENTS
Nigerian Law School, Agbani Campus, Agbani, Enugu State
08082266888, 08033097965 | Email: 2024enugustatens@gmail.com
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His Excellency,
Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah,
Governor,
Enugu State.
Your Excellency,
APPRECIATION FOR BURSARY SUPPORT TO ENUGU STATE INDIGENES LAW STUDENTS (2024 BACKLOG SET)
On behalf of all the Enugu State indigenes law students who have benefitted from the bursary disbursement in August, 2025, we wish to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude for your continued support and investment in the education of Enugu people.
The bursary has not only eased the financial burden of pursuing our legal studies but has reaffirmed our belief in the value of education and in your leadership that prioritizes the empowerment of young people.
Your commitment to supporting education at all levels in Enugu State, especially in a demanding field like law, is a testament to your visionary leadership and dedication to building a future grounded in justice, equity, and opportunity. No wonder you have consistently emphasized that education is the only way out of poverty, the only way to capacity building and the only way a country can take over the world.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks. May you continue to be blessed with wisdom and strength as you lead our dear State forward.
We will appreciate a delegation of not more than seven (7) persons come to further appreciate His Excellency at his most convenient time.
Thank you the only Governor that has over 5,000 successful projects littered and going on simultaneously around the entire state.
Yours faithfully,
Ugwuodo Henry
National Coordinator
08033097965
Ogbodo Jachike Fortune
National Secretary
07033892140
This heartwarming message captures the collective voice of Enugu law students who now see renewed hope in their academic journey, thanks to the governor’s swift action. Many of the beneficiaries have described the bursary as a lifeline in the face of the country’s harsh economic realities.
Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s intervention stands as yet another testament to his administration’s unwavering belief that education remains the most powerful tool to transform lives and build a prosperous society. His legacy of responsive governance continues to inspire confidence that under his leadership, Enugu State will remain a model of excellence, equity, and sustainable development.
