NSUK Law Clinic Seeks Institutional Backing, Showcases Record of Legal Impact and Student Excellence

The Law Clinic of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has intensified efforts to strengthen clinical legal education and expand access to justice, as its leadership paid a courtesy visit to the University Management on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The delegation, led by the Head of the Law Clinic, Jude Obinna Matthew, visited the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, at her office in the Senate Building to formally present the Clinic’s activities and request sustained institutional support to deepen its outreach to indigent members of the university community and beyond.

Matthew commended the Vice-Chancellor’s leadership and congratulated the University Management on the successful hosting of the 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony, which he said had further elevated NSUK’s academic standing and visibility.

He described the Law Clinic as a student-centred, faculty-supervised platform designed to bridge theory and practice in legal education while promoting access to justice and public service values among law students.

According to him, the Clinic has recorded notable achievements, including securing bail for 12 out of 40 inmates during a recent correctional centre outreach. He also highlighted its competitive successes, noting that NSUK emerged national champions in the Client Interview and Counselling Competition in 2021 and 2023, and placed second runners-up in 2026.

Beyond advocacy and competitions, he said the Clinic has continued to provide free legal services, promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and enhance experiential learning for students through real-world legal engagement.

He appealed for stronger institutional collaboration to enable the Clinic to scale up its interventions and broaden its impact.

In her response, Professor Liman welcomed the delegation and commended the Law Clinic for what she described as a meaningful contribution to both legal education and community service. She stressed the need for greater visibility of the Clinic’s activities to ensure wider awareness and access to its services.

The Vice-Chancellor further advised the Clinic to deepen collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students’ Affairs and the University Legal Unit, particularly in resolving student-related disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms to reduce reliance on formal disciplinary processes.

She reaffirmed the University’s commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance institutional reputation and deliver tangible societal value.

Also present at the meeting were key members of the University Management, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), the University Librarian, and the Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor. They encouraged the Clinic to remain consistent in professionalism, innovation, and service delivery.

The engagement ended with a group photograph to mark the occasion.