Ogun-born Ifonlaja emerges best graduating student at Nigeria Law School, bags 18 awards
Oluwabusayo Olawale Ifonlaja, a native of Odogbolu in Ogun state, has emerged as the overall best graduating student at the Nigeria Law School for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Ifonlaja distinguished himself by receiving 18 academic awards, the highest number awarded to any student in the current graduating class.
His exceptional performance was recognised during the call to bar ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday.
Nigeria Law School described Ifonlaja as an exceptional student who has excelled in his studies, noting that the institution’s rigorous training requires not only intelligence but also resilience and commitment.
A graduate of law with a proven track record of academic excellence, Ifonlaja’s success has drawn commendations from the legal community and beyond.
Many have praised him as a beacon of hard work and integrity, expected to make significant contributions to the legal profession.
Reacting to the recognition, Ifonlaja expressed gratitude to his family, mentors, and God, saying the achievement is a motivation to continue striving for excellence and justice in his career.
The Nigeria Law School remains a critical institution in the country’s legal education system, producing qualified lawyers through intensive academic and practical training.
Ifonlaja’s accomplishment is seen not only as a personal milestone but also as an inspiration to aspiring legal professionals across the country.
“Oluwabusayo Olawale Ifonlaja’s outstanding performance is a reflection of his commitment to academic excellence and his desire to make a meaningful impact in the legal profession. As he embarks on his legal career, we wish him a journey filled with wisdom, integrity, and success.
“His exemplary academic record will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration to others, and we have no doubt that his legal career will be marked by distinction and service to humanity.
“We congratulate Barrister Busayo Olawale Ifonlaja Esq. on this outstanding achievement and pray that Allah blesses his endeavours.”
