The management of the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu has strongly denied allegations made in a recent online publication that graduates of its Faculty of Law were awaiting deployment to the Nigerian Law School. The university has labeled an article titled “ABSU law students in tears after four years” published online by the Daily Post on December 4, 2025, as containing “distorted information”.
The rebuttal, issued by the school’s deputy registrar and public relations officer, Chizioke Nwogu, addresses the main issues raised in the initial report:
ABSU denies ‘Stranded Law Students’ report – National backlog: The ABSU insists that the backlog of law graduates waiting to enter law school is “not a national issue and not specific to ABSU”.
Merit-Based Admission: Admission to the Nigerian Law School is described as “competitive and merit-based”. The university explains that due to limited space and quota, prospective candidates with relatively high CGPA will be given priority for placement in the Faculty of Law.
Addressing legacy issues: The current university administration recognizes that it has inherited a “backlog” of students and is actively working to address the issue. The strategy involves sending “a certain percentage of candidates in each pool” to the Law School with a slight preference for the pool that is next in line.
False claims about figures and plans: ABSU flatly denies that the figure quoted about the existing backlog is accurate, stating that it is “inflated”. Furthermore, the university dismissed the claims of “ABSU’s fresh plan to compile only the names of the 2025 batch of graduates” as false.
University officials stressed their commitment to address the legacy backlog “as soon as possible.”
The statement also includes an appeal to stakeholders:
“Parents, guardians and our students are advised to exercise patience and follow proper guidance.”
The administration also took a moment to address journalistic ethics, stating that “Sane journalism requires the collection of accurate and verified information before publication.”
The governing body of Abia State University, Uturu confirms that they are “working diligently” on the matter.