Uzodimma’s Daughter Sponsors 30 students to Law School

Barr.Prada Uzodimma, daughter of Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, says 30 law students have benefited from her intervention program, Prada Uzodimma Law School Scholarship Grant (PUSG) since inception.

She disclosed this in her address during the award ceremony for the 2023 beneficiaries of the PUSG scheme at the weekend in Abuja, adding that “PUSG is an annual educational and philanthropic project that seeks to provide financial support to selected indigent law school aspirants across Nigeria.”

According to the UK-trained lawyer, the initiative is to ease the difficulties for indigent but aspiring young lawyers across Nigeria to enable them realize their dreams of becoming legal luminaries.

She explained that “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.

“The focus is not on the smartest student but on the indigent students, we are giving indigent students the opportunity of becoming lawyers.”

Uzodimma explained that the annual PUSG was launched in partnership with Principle Legal Consult in 2021, with five successful beneficiaries.

“In 2022, we decided to increase the number of beneficiaries to 10 and they have just concluded the bar exam. We are looking forward to all being called to bar next year and this year the numbers of beneficiaries have increased to 15, and we do not prioritize any particular person, religion or tribe.

“Today as we reflect on the remarkable journey of the Prada Uzodimmma Law School Scholarship Grant, it is essential to trace its root back to my own time at the Nigerian law school in 2017.

“I attended the law school in 2017, and my set had to raise money for a number of students who could not afford to write the Nigerian Bar exams because they could not pay their fees.

“As a set, we had to come together to contribute some funds to support some students, unfortunately we could not support all such students. Then I realized that this is the case of many students that attend the Nigerian Law School, as most of them have the passion to be called lawyers, but are unable to sponsor themselves.”

She explained that unlike most scholarship initiatives, the PUSG is aimed exclusively at indigent students, by passing the conventional emphasis on their academic grades.

She therefore urged well-to-do Nigerians of good will to support the initiative in order to ensure that aspiring law school students across the country realize their dreams of being called to the Nigerian bar.

“Your sponsorship will infuse life into the vulnerable dreams of indigent students and contribute to the journeys of aspiring lawyers in Nigeria. We are seeking your kind support today. Join us on this path, sponsor a law student today!”

In his keynote address, Prof.Isa Chiroma ,Director General of the Nigeria Law School, appreciated Uzodimma for founding the PUSG towards ensuring that aspiring lawyers have their dream come through.

Chiroma, Who was represented by Dr Beatrice Shuwa, urged the recipients of the scholarship to work hard to justify their inclusion in the scheme.

“We are proud of this initiative because it is directly dealing with the law school and we hope that the opportunity is given to those who actually need it.

“Many are unable to come to the law school because of tuition, others could not cope because they needed to buy books and feed, so we are very proud of Prada for giving hope.

“Therefore, for those of you who are privilleged to be beneficiaries, you must be good ambassadors of the Prada Uzodimma Law School Scholarship Grant,” she said.