NSUK Vice-Chancellor Reaffirms Commitment to Legal Excellence as Faculty of Law Honours Dr. Hassan Liman

The Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, has reaffirmed her administration's commitment to promoting academic excellence, professional ethics and responsible leadership as essential pillars for training future legal practitioners.

Professor Liman stated this at the Faculty of Law's End-of-Year Dinner, held on Friday, 24th October, 2026, at the University Assembly Hall, where she commended the Faculty for its role in preparing students for the demands and responsibilities of the legal profession.

The event, themed The Silk and Seed, featured the conferment of an Honorary Award of Excellence on Dr. Hassan Muhammad Liman, SAN, MON, the first Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Nasarawa State, in recognition of his professional accomplishments and contributions to the legal profession. The Vice-Chancellor also received an Award of Excellence at the occasion.

In her welcome address, Professor Liman congratulated the honouree and commended the Faculty for organising the event, noting that its theme underscored the importance of professional excellence, transparency, accountability, justice and fairness in legal practice.

She described Dr. Hassan Liman, who is the First Gentleman of NSUK, as a dependable partner whose intellectual contributions, support and guidance continue to inspire the University community, particularly the Faculty of Law.

The Vice-Chancellor urged students to draw valuable lessons from the honouree's professional accomplishments, exemplary conduct and commitment to the legal profession, stressing the importance of preparing for future leadership responsibilities.

She emphasised that legal education must extend beyond academic qualifications to instilling ethical values, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility in future members of the Bar.

In his response, Dr. Hassan Muhammad Liman, also known as Wakilin Lafian Beri-Beri, expressed appreciation to the Faculty for the honour and commended its members for their dedication to teaching and mentoring future legal practitioners.

He also paid tribute to Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman for her visionary leadership and sustained commitment to the development of NSUK.

Dr. Liman charged the students to uphold the laws, ethical standards and professional values governing the legal profession, reminding them of the responsibilities that come with the privilege of practising law.

In his keynote address, Matthew Bukaah, SAN, congratulated Dr. Liman on the recognition and commended his contributions to advancing the legal profession in Nigeria and beyond.

He acknowledged Dr. Liman's mentorship and guidance, urging students to emulate his professional achievements and exemplary conduct, and encouraged them to explore the application of artificial intelligence in legal practice to enhance efficiency and improve administration of justice.

Goodwill messages were delivered by the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Habiba Musa; Mrs. Justina Alkali; and Mr. Ishaka Mudi Dikko, who congratulated the honouree and acknowledged his contributions to the growth of the legal profession.

The event attracted distinguished personalities from the legal profession, academia, politics and traditional institutions, alongside students, family members and friends of the honouree.

Highlights included the presentation of the Honorary Award of Excellence to Dr. Hassan Liman and an Award of Excellence to the Vice-Chancellor, as well as the unveiling of the Faculty Magazine.