Law school undergoes rehabilitation after PUNCH report

 

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola
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The once suffocating 1,400-capacity lecture hall of the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, now has newly installed air conditioners.

Our correspondent observed the development during the presentation of a book written by Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, which took place in the hall recently.

The book titled: “Civil Litigation – Quick Reference Guide to Substantive Law and Procedure,” brought together many dignitaries including Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola.

Some students, who pleaded anonymity, were full of praises for Saturday PUNCH over the report, which was titled: “Suffering and smiling … Law School students live in uncompleted hostel, faint in overcrowded hall.”

The students said that since the December 7, 2013 publication, they had experienced many changes in the school.

Speaking sarcastically, a student said, “We are no longer getting suffocated in the lecture hall as it used to be. In fact, we are now freezing from the cooling effects of the 16 newly-installed air conditioners.

“We also close from lectures as and when due. We are really grateful to PUNCH for that report.”

Another student said, “All the students in the uncompleted hostels have been allocated spaces in the main hostel. This is because more beds were bought to accommodate them.

“Now we have six students in one room instead of 10 and no student is sleeping on the floor as it was before. We are hopeful that the abandoned building and our toilets will be fixed soon.”

The Deputy Director-General of the campus, Mrs. Toun Adebiyi, was contacted on phone for comments but she sent this text, “Can’t talk now; will call you back later.”