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 made this known during the Faculty of Law’s End-of-Year Dinner, held on Friday, October 24, 2026, at the University Assembly Hall. She commended the faculty for its contributions to preparing students for the demands and responsibilities of the legal profession.

The event, themed “The Silk and Seed,” featured the presentation of an Honorary Award of Excellence to Dr Hassan Muhammad Liman, SAN, MON, recognised as 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 ceremony.

In her welcome address, Professor Liman congratulated the honouree and praised the Faculty of Law for organising the event. She noted that the theme highlighted the importance of professional excellence, transparency, accountability, justice and fairness in legal practice.

She described Dr Hassan Liman, who serves as 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 achievements, exemplary conduct and commitment to the legal profession. She stressed the importance of preparing themselves for future leadership responsibilities.

She further emphasised that legal education must go beyond the acquisition of academic qualifications to include the development of sound ethical values, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility among future members of the Bar.

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

He also praised Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman for her visionary leadership and sustained commitment to the development of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

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

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

Bukaah acknowledged Dr Liman’s mentorship and guidance, urging the students to emulate his professional achievements and exemplary conduct. He also encouraged them to explore the application of artificial intelligence in legal practice to improve efficiency and contribute to the effective 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. They congratulated the honouree and acknowledged his contributions to the growth and development 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 of the occasion 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 of Law magazine. The event concluded with a group photograph.