The Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School have been thrown into mourning over the untimely death of Mr. Victor Chibueze Olumba, a Bar Part II student at the Dr. Nabo Graham-Douglas Campus, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Mr. Olumba passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, a loss that has deeply shaken the legal education community. In an official statement dated June 4, 2025, the Council expressed heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, describing his death as a painful and profound tragedy.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the parents and other family members of the deceased student at this difficult time,” the statement read.
Read the full statement below
IN THE MATTER OF UNFORTUNATE PASSING OF MR VICTOR CHIBUEZE OLUMBA, A STUDENT OF NABO GRAHAM-DOUGLAS CAMPUS OF THE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
The Council of Legal Education is deeply saddened by the unfortunate death of Mr Victor Chibueze Olumba, a Bar Part 2 student at Dr Nabo Graham Douglas Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt Rivers State, on Friday 30th of May 2025. Our thoughts and prayers are with the parents and other family members of the deceased student at this difficult time.
The management of the Nigerian Law School is currently interfacing with the family of the deceased and had earlier sent its condolences on the unfortunate passing of their beloved son.
The circumstances and the cause of death of the deceased student are now subject of full investigation by the Nigerian Police Force, Rivers State Command. Consequently, it would be presumptuous to pre-empt the outcome of the investigation. Accordingly, the Council of Legal Education will, at this stage, refrain from joining issues with some social media bloggers who have been engaged in unsubstantiated, reckless, unguarded, and sensational speculations on the cause and circumstances of the student’s death. While we await the outcome of the Police investigation, let us honour the memory of the deceased and respect the dignity and privacy of his loved ones to mourn their loss with fortitude and grace.
A detailed report on the incident will be released to the public as soon as the Police investigation is concluded.
The Council wishes to reassure parents, students, and other stakeholders that the welfare and security of the students at each of the seven campuses of the Nigerian Law School remain its priority.
May the soul of Mr Victor Chibueze Olumba rest in peace.
Dated this 4th day of June 2025
Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, OFR
(Chairman, Council of Legal Education)
Prof Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN
(Director-General, Nigerian Law School)
Source: Barristersng.