National Association of Kwara State Law Students - National Headquarters

10/08/2026

CONSTITUTION OF THE NAKLAS INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMITTEE (NIEC) 2026

The NAKLAS Independent Electoral Committee (NIEC) 2026 to conduct the forthcoming General Election is hereby constituted as follows:

1. Musa Habeebulahi Jamagada — Chairman

2. Ahmad Gomih — Alternate Chairman

3. Lawal Hamzat - Member

4 Abdulkadir Isah Ibrahim — Member

By the dint of the Section 3 sub (1-18) of the Constitution of National Association of Kwara State Law Students, National Headquarter as drafted 2020, the constitutional mandate of NIEC is to plan and conduct a free, fair, transparent, and credible election for registered delegates across the NAKLAS local chapters, in accordance with the applicable electoral rules of the Association.

I appreciate the members for accepting this responsibility and urge them to discharge their duties with integrity, impartiality, and diligence.

I also enjoin all registered delegates and members to accord the Committee their full cooperation going forward.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully.

E-signed:
AbdulRauf AbdulBasit,
NAKLAS National President

08/08/2026

04/08/2026

BACK TO THE PALACE: NAKLAS PRESIDENT LEADS DELEGATION TO PRESENT COMMEMORATIVE BOOK TO THE EMIR OF ILORIN

Under the leadership of H.E. AbdulRauf AbdulBasit, the National President of the National Association of Kwara State Law Students (NAKLAS), National Headquarters, the Association today paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, where a copy of the commemorative book, The Bar, the Bench, and the Crown: A Living Legend's Contribution to Law & Justice in Nigeria, was formally presented.

The book was published and officially launched during the NAKLAS National Conference 2026 (NNC '26) on Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026, in honour of the Emir of Ilorin, celebrating his remarkable journey through the Bar, the Bench, and the Crown, and his enduring contributions to law, justice, and traditional leadership in Nigeria.

The visit was more than a ceremonial presentation, rather it was a moment of gratitude and reflection. It reaffirmed NAKLAS' appreciation for the Emir's invaluable support throughout the book project and its unwavering commitment to preserving Kwara State's legal heritage for future generations.

From the launch of the book to its presentation at the Palace, NAKLAS remains proud to have documented the enduring legacy of a monarch whose life continues to inspire lawyers, students, and leaders alike.

E-Signed:
NEC, NAKLAS (National Headquarters)

30/07/2026

His Excellency,
Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, CON,
Executive Governor of Kwara State,
Ahmadu Bello Way, Government House,
Ilorin, Kwara State.

Your Excellency,

AN OPEN LETTER OF APPRECIATION AND APPEAL TO HIS EXCELLENCY, MALLAM ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ, CON, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE, ON THE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FOR KWARA STATE INDIGENES

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We, the apex body representing Kwara State law students across the Federation and in the Diaspora, including those at the seven (7) campuses of the Nigerian Law School, write to express our sincere appreciation for your unwavering commitment to education and youth development in Kwara State.

Your Excellency, we were particularly delighted by your recent recognition of two outstanding members of our Association, Israel Adekunle Adeniyi and Oluwatomisin Promise Daniel, who brought honour to Kwara State at the 2026 Nigerian Law School Call to Bar Ceremony in Abuja by emerging as the Overall Best Graduating Student and the Second Best Graduating Student, respectively.

Your decision to reward each of them with ₦5 million and your pledge to sponsor their Master's degrees at Ivy League institutions upon admission is a remarkable demonstration that excellence, diligence, and hard work are not only acknowledged but rewarded under your administration. This singular act has inspired thousands of Kwara students to believe that academic excellence remains a worthy pursuit.

We equally acknowledge the resilience and commitment of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Student Affairs, Hon. Abdulsalam Wasiu Onidugbe, whose collaborative efforts with NAKLAS contributed significantly to this laudable achievement and unimaginable gesture from our father, the Kwara State Government.

Your Excellency, while we cannot thank you enough for your unwavering support as a father to Kwara State students, we humbly come once again, like Oliver Twist, to respectfully draw your attention to our earlier letter dated Thursday, 5th March 2026, and our subsequent reminder dated Friday, 3rd July 2026, wherein we sought the approval and disbursement of the Nigerian Law School Scholarship for Kwara State indigenes for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions.

We appreciate the many competing demands on the resources of Government. Nevertheless, we humbly renew this appeal on behalf of deserving Kwara State law students who continue to rely on this intervention to pursue their legal education.

We appreciate the progressive growth of the scholarship over the years and are particularly grateful to Your Excellency for increasing it from ₦100,000 to ₦200,000 in 2025. These interventions have brought immense relief to beneficiaries and reaffirmed your administration's commitment to education.

In view of the current economic realities and the rising financial obligations associated with Nigerian Law School education, we most respectfully appeal to Your Excellency to consider extending the same gesture by reviewing and increasing the scholarship fund to better reflect the present cost of legal education.

We therefore respectfully pray for the approval and prompt disbursement of the scholarship for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions and remain confident that this humble appeal will receive your kind and favourable consideration.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of our highest esteem.

Yours faithfully,

Jointly signed:
AbdulRauf AbdulBasit,
National President, NAKLAS National Headquarters,
+2348090617514.

Nurudeen Babatunde Olarewaju,
Asst. General Secretary, NAKLAS National Headquarters,
+2348061660585.

29/07/2026

NAKLAS National Headquarters Pays Courtesy Visit to Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu Agbaka, Presents “The Bar, the Bench and the Crown”

The National Headquarters of the National Association of Kwara State Law Students (NAKLAS) paid a courtesy visit to the Dan Iyan Ngeri of the Ilorin Emirate and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate for Kwara State, Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu Agbaka.

The delegation, led by the NAKLAS National President, H.E. AbdulRauf AbdulBasit, included Nurudeen Babatunde Olarewaju, Assistant General Secretary; AbdulKareem Abubakar Oladimeji; Musa Habeebullahi Jamagada, Lawal Hamzat, and Abdulmumin Fawas, the duo represented NAKLAS members at the Nigerian Law School.

The visit was aimed at extending the Association's goodwill and best wishes to Engr. Agbaka ahead of the forthcoming general election. The delegation also prayed for a peaceful electoral process and wished him success in his political aspirations.

As part of the visit, the Association formally presented him with a copy of the book, "The Bar, the Bench and the Crown: A Living Legend's Contribution to Law & Justice in Nigeria,” published in honour of His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, JCA (Rtd.), CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, in recognition of Engr. Agbaka's status as a distinguished title holder of the Ilorin Emirate.

NAKLAS noted that Engr. Agbaka had earlier been formally invited to attend the NAKLAS National Conference 2026 (NNC '26) and the Book Launch but was, unfortunately, unable to attend due to prior engagements. The Association was therefore delighted to personally present him with a copy of the commemorative publication, which he received with great appreciation.

The leadership of NAKLAS noted that the presentation reflects the Association's commitment to promoting legal scholarship, preserving the rich heritage of the Ilorin Emirate, and fostering cordial relationships with eminent personalities who have made meaningful contributions to society.

Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu Agbaka expressed his admirations and appreciation to the Association for the thoughtful visit and the presentation of the book. He commended NAKLAS for its commitment to intellectual development and encouraged Kwara State law students to remain steadfast in the pursuit of excellence, integrity, and service to humanity.

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

NAKLAS National Headquarters Pays Courtesy Visit to Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka FNSEE, Presents "The Bar, The Bench and the Crown"

28/07/2026

AN EXCERPT OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE OCCASION'S ADDRESS; Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, 1st Kuliya Gari of Ilorin Emirate

At the NAKLAS National Conference 2026 (NNC '26), featuring the launch of the book entitled: “The Bar, the Bench, and the Crown: A Living Legend's Contribution to Law & Justice in Nigeria”, in honour of His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, JCA (Rtd.), CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, and the Awards of Recognition to the First Generation Lawyers in Kwara State.

Watch the highlights of his inspiring address.

27/07/2026

ROYAL PRESENCE FELT AS ASOJU ỌBA REPRESENTS THE EMIR OF ILORIN AT HIS BOOK LAUNCH

The National Association of Kwara State Law Students (NAKLAS), National Headquarters, expresses its profound appreciation to Alhaji Abdulkadir Baba Ajia, Ajia Opele, the Asoju Ọba (the "Eyes" of the Emir) and one of the Emirate's highest administrative representatives, for graciously representing His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, JCA (Rtd.), CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, at the NAKLAS National Conference 2026 (NNC '26) and the Book Launch held in the Emir's honour.

His presence and goodwill added immense prestige to the historic occasion and reflected the Emirate's unwavering support for the preservation of Kwara State's legal heritage.

NAKLAS sincerely appreciates Alhaji Abdulkadir Baba Ajia for honouring the Association with his presence and representation.

E-Signed:
NEC, NAKLAS (National Headquarters)