By Abdullahi Tukur
Governor Nasir Idris has approved ₦63.65 million to cover registration fees for 67 Kebbi indigenes attending the Nigerian Law School for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Each beneficiary will receive ₦950,000, according to a statement by the Kebbi State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Professor Junaidu Bello Marshal, SAN.
Marshal said the approval was intended to support students pursuing legal education and prevent financial difficulties from hindering their professional development.
67 Students to Benefit from Law School Fee Support
The approved sum covers registration fees for the beneficiaries undergoing professional legal training at the Nigerian Law School.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of beneficiaries | 67 Kebbi indigenes |
| Approved support per student | ₦950,000 |
| Total approved funding | ₦63,650,000 |
| Academic session | 2025/2026 |
| Purpose | Nigerian Law School registration fees |
The Attorney-General said the intervention would ease the financial burden on the students and allow them to concentrate on their studies and professional training.
He thanked Governor Idris for supporting Kebbi law students and the Ministry of Justice.
Government Says Support Continues Earlier Payments
According to the statement, the Kebbi State Government also paid tuition and registration fees for indigenes attending the Nigerian Law School in 2024 and 2025.
Marshal described the latest approval as a continuation of the administration’s support for legal education and the development of future legal practitioners from the state.
The announcement adds to recent education developments in Kebbi, including the inauguration of a new governing council for Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, and NBTE approval for seven programmes at the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega.
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