Alumni refers to a group of graduates of either one or both genders, while alumnus traditionally refers to a single male graduate, with the feminine term being alumna, the alumni of Nigerian Law School are individuals who had become part of the general definition of the university through their outstanding performances and achievements in their respective fields of specializations nationally and worldwide; and, also, in their contributions to the development of the Nigerian Law School.
Alumni can play an active role in voluntary programs like mentoring students in their areas of expertise. They also play a significant role in contributing scholarships to deserving students. Alumni get in touch with students and share their expertise and best practices in a given field.
Here is the list of Nigerian Law School Notable Alumni
- Abba Kyari, Former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari
- Abdullahi Adamu, former Governor of Nasarawa State
- Alex Ekwueme, first elected Vice President of Nigeria
- Bianca Ojukwu, former Nigerian ambassador to Spain
- Chris Okewulonu, Chief of Staff to Imo State Government
- Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross River State
- Edwin Ume-Ezeoke, former Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives during the Second Republic
- Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue State
- Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu
- Kanayo O. Kanayo, actor
- Kenneth Okonkwo, actor
- Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information
- Magnus Ngei Abe, Senator representing Rivers South East
- Mary Odili, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and former First Lady of Rivers State
- Oladipo Diya, former Chief of General Staff
- Richard Mofe-Damijo, actor
- Senator Godswill Akpabio, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State
- Simon Lalong, Governor of Plateau State
- Solomon Dalung, Minister of Youth and Sports
- Sullivan Chime, former Governor of Enugu State
- Tahir Mamman, SAN and Director-General Nigeria Law School 2005-2013
- Umaru Shinkafi, former Federal Commissioner of Internal Affairs