Nile University of Nigeria’s alumnus and Class of 2023 Valedictorian Oluwabusayo Ifonlaja has emerged as the Best Graduating Student at the Nigerian Law School (NLS) and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) examinations for the class of 2025. He was officially called to the Bar on Thursday, 10 July 2025, alongside over 1,000 Law School graduates.

Ifonlaja’s exceptional academic performance earned him a remarkable 18 top national awards at the Nigerian Law School graduation ceremony, affirming his position as the most outstanding law graduate in the country.

Speaking on this remarkable feat, Nile University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dilli Dogo FNAMed stated, “Oluwabusayo Ifonlaja’s success is a proud moment for Nile University. It reflects the quality of legal education, mentorship, and support that our institution provides. We celebrate his dedication and outstanding performance and look forward to his contributions to the legal profession and society.”