CRESCENT UNIVERSITY, ABEOKUTA — The *Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW)* has achieved a major milestone following a successful accreditation visit by the Council of Legal Education. In recognition of the institution's impressive facilities and human resources, the Council has officially approved an increase in the university's law admission quota.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, announced the development over the weekend, confirming that the institution is now authorized to admit 120 students per session, up from the previous quota of 70.
I. OFFICIAL ACCREDITATION OUTCOME
A formal letter dated 24th April 2026 (Ref: NSL/3367/S.1/VOL.1), signed by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Ms. Aderonke Osho, confirmed the following:
- New Quota: 120 Students.
- Effective Date: Beginning from the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
- Assessment Status: Full compliance with quality standards regarding staffing, library facilities, and infrastructure.
II. ASSESSMENT REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
The accreditation visit, conducted on February 23, 2026, was led by the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote. The exit report specifically lauded the following facilities as "commendable and impressive":
- Academic Infrastructure: Modern law library, e-library, law clinic, and a dedicated auditorium.
- Staff & Student Welfare: Quality lecturers' offices, staff common rooms, and student common rooms.
- Logistics: Faculty vehicles and general administrative support.
III. A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
The quota increase reflects the consistent high performance of BACOLAW students at both national and international levels.
Academic Feats at the Nigerian Law School
Graduates who earned First Class honors at Crescent University have consistently replicated the feat at the Nigerian Law School Bar Finals. Notable achievers include:
- Qudus Akintola
- Zainab Akinde
- Haishat Oladunni Majolagbe
Global and National Recognition
- International Moot Court Success: Team Crescent represented Africa at the 31st Vis-Moot Court Arbitration Competition in Paris (2024) and the IBA/ICC Moot 2025 at The Hague.
- National Essay Competition: Final-year student Mujeebat Idris won the 7th edition of the *Alao Adavise National Essay Competition (2025)*, beating over 300 entries nationwide with her essay on youth privacy and data protection.
IV. SUMMARY TABLE
| Category | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Institution | Crescent University, Abeokuta |
| College | Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW) |
| Previous Quota | 70 |
| New Approved Quota | 120 |
| Accreditation Lead | Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote (DG, Nigerian Law School) |
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