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Barrister Prada Uzodimma, daughter of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has felicitated the recipients of the Prada Uzodimma Law School Scholarship Grant (PUSG), as they successfully join the ranks of Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Barrister Prada Uzodimma, daughter of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has felicitated the recipients of the Prada Uzodimma Law School Scholarship Grant (PUSG), as they successfully join the ranks of Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
She extended her heartfelt congratulations and goodwill to the 10 beneficiaries of the grant who made the 2023 call to Bar, acknowledging their dedication and hard work in passing their examinations.
According to her, “The PUSG is a collaborative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative between Barrister Uzodimma and Principle Legal Consult, aimed to support deserving yet financially disadvantaged law students across Nigeria, providing them with a pathway to achieve their legal aspirations.”
Barrister Uzodimma proudly noted that all the 10 scholars from the 2022 cohort have successfully completed their law degrees, “a testament to their commitment and the effectiveness of the PUSG initiative.”
She encouraged the new legal professionals to embody the values of integrity, intellect, and justice as they embark on their legal careers, making them exemplary representatives of the PUSG ethos.
Reflecting on the PUSG’s journey, Barrister Uzodimma recalled its inception in 2021 in collaboration with Principle Legal Consult, starting with five beneficiaries.
According to her, the scholarship, inspired by her desire to invest in the future of bright, aspiring lawyers, has since supported 30 law students, with plans to open applications for the 2024 cycle.
Barrister Uzodimma, therefore reaffirmed PUSG’s commitment to ease the difficulties for indigent but aspiring young lawyers across Nigeria to enable them realize their dreams of becoming lawyers.
“A lot of people often ask why I decided to launch the Prada Uzodimma Scholarship Grant, and my answer remains that we are investing in the future of young aspiring lawyers, we are giving them the opportunity they deserve,” she added
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.
The suspects were arrested in a pre-dawn operation at the River Park Estate in Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Items recovered from them include a Range Rover, two Lexus cars, a Toyota Camry, laptop computers and iPhones.
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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