Daniella Okamgba, a 2024 Law graduate of Babcock University, has emerged as a standout student at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja. She graduated with a first-class degree and five prestigious awards for academic excellence at the 2025 Call to Bar ceremony held in Abuja, FCT.
The awards include:
- Justice Olujide Shomolu Award for Best Student in Civil Litigation
- Mr. D. D. Dodo OFR SAN Award for Best Female Student in Civil Litigation
- Hon. Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar GCON Award for Best Female Student in Civil Litigation
- Chief T.O.S Benson OFR SAN Award for Best Student of the Year (3rd Prize)
- Prize for 1st Class Student
This year’s ceremony marked a historic milestone, with 5,728 new lawyers being called to the bar – the highest number in Nigeria’s legal history. Nigerian Body of Benchers and the Law School organized the event.
Babcock University’s President / Vice Chancellor, Prof Ademola Tayo expressed pride in Daniella’s achievement, describing it as “great and news worthy.”
“We are truly happy over this news. She and nine others from Babcock have brought honour to the university. I pray for God’s blessings upon everyone of them.”
“For Daniella, this is the beginning of great things to come, and we wish her well in all her endeavors.”
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