Akwa Ibom University still missing in updated list of accredited law programmes

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) remains excluded from the latest list of universities accredited to offer law programs in Nigeria, casting doubt on Governor Umo Eno's assertions that his political alignment facilitated the faculty's approval. The Council for Legal Education (CLE) released an updated list of 117 authorized institutions, cautioning students against enrolling in unaccredited programs, as graduates face denial of admission to the Nigerian Law School. This marks the second time AKSU has been omitted from the CLE's approved list since Governor Eno linked the law faculty's establishment to his support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In November 2025, Eno suggested that the state was benefiting from its new political ties, citing the law faculty's approval as an example and stating, "The law faculty has been approved because we are no longer fighting." This claim faced criticism, with opposition politicians accusing him of portraying federal approvals as political rewards. Previous reports indicated that official records did not support Eno's claim that political connections influenced the approval. In March, AKSU was also absent from a list of 114 approved universities, raising questions about the program's status. The CLE reiterated that only approved institutions are permitted to admit law students, and attendance at unaccredited faculties could jeopardize future legal studies. Currently, only the University of Uyo and Topfaith University in Akwa Ibom have CLE approval for their law programs.

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The law faculty has been approved because we are no longer fighting.