ABSU Issues Official Rebuttal to 'Stranded Law Students' Report

Abia State University (ABSU) has issued an official rebuttal to a media report alleging that law graduates are stranded due to delays in mobilization to the Nigerian Law School.

The Original Allegations

A December 4, 2025 article in Daily Post titled "STRANDED ABSU Law students cry out after four years" claimed that Abia State University Law graduates faced significant delays in mobilization to the Nigerian Law School.

ABSU's Official Response

Deputy Registrar and Public Relations Officer, Chijioke Nwogu, issued a comprehensive rebuttal addressing the allegations point by point.

1. National Issue, Not ABSU-Specific

The university clarified that the Law School mobilization backlog is "a national issue and is not peculiar to ABSU."

• This problem affects multiple universities across Nigeria
• It is not unique to Abia State University
• Systemic factors beyond any single institution's control

2. Merit-Based Nigerian Law School Admissions

ABSU explained that admission into the Nigerian Law School is:

• Competitive: Limited spaces available nationwide
• Merit-based: Prioritizes candidates with higher GPAs
• Not controlled by individual universities
• Subject to Law School capacity constraints

3. Inherited Backlog Being Resolved

The current university administration:

• Acknowledged inheriting a backlog from previous administrations
• Is actively working to resolve the problem
• Sending "a certain percentage of candidates in each set" to Law School
• Implementing progressive clearance of the backlog

4. Disputed Figures and Allegations

ABSU explicitly denied:

• The accuracy of backlog figures cited in the media report (called them "bloated")
• Allegations of plans to "compile only the names of the 2025 graduating set"
• Claims suggesting the university is ignoring previous graduates

University's Appeal to Stakeholders

ABSU urged "Parents, Guardians and our Students" to:

• Exercise patience while authorities work on resolution
• Be properly guided by accurate information from official sources
• Trust that the administration is working "assiduously" on the matter
• Avoid panic based on inaccurate media reports

Context: Nigerian Law School Mobilization

Understanding the Law School admission process is important:

• The Nigerian Law School has limited capacity nationwide
• Universities cannot unilaterally send all law graduates
• Admission is competitive and merit-based (GPA-dependent)
• Many universities face similar backlogs
• Progressive clearance is the standard approach

What ABSU Law Graduates Should Know

• The university is actively working to clear the backlog
• Mobilization happens in phases based on merit and available slots
• Higher GPAs increase chances of earlier mobilization
• The issue is being addressed systematically
• Official updates will come from the university administration

Why This Response Matters

• Clarifies the systemic nature of the problem
• Provides context about Law School admission constraints
• Demonstrates university's commitment to resolution
• Corrects inaccurate information in public domain
• Reassures students and parents about ongoing efforts

For Affected Law Graduates

If you are an ABSU law graduate awaiting Law School mobilization:

• Maintain communication with the Faculty of Law
• Keep your contact information updated with the university
• Monitor official university channels for mobilization updates
• Understand that merit (GPA) plays a role in selection priority
• Exercise patience as the administration works on resolution

Official Authority

• Spokesperson: Chijioke Nwogu, Deputy Registrar and Public Relations Officer
• Institution: Abia State University (ABSU)