By Sylvester Udemezue
As a law teacher, there is no joy more profound than standing as witness when one’s students are called to the Nigerian Bar. It is not merely a ceremony of wigs and gowns; it is the culmination of years of hard work, sleepless nights, doubts, discipline, and determination.
Each time I behold my students rising, their names called, their faces lit with pride, I feel my heart swell with indescribable joy. I see in them the fulfillment of dreams once whispered in lecture halls. I remember their questions, their struggles, their laughter, and even their frustrations along the way. To watch them transform from eager learners into worthy ambassadors of the noble profession is the highest reward for any teacher.
In that moment, I realize that teaching is not in vain. That my labour, our collective effort, has contributed to shaping advocates who will defend justice, uphold truth, and give voice to the voiceless. The joy is both personal and eternal, for the success of my students is a victory greater than any crown.
Truly, nothing compares to the sacred pride of a teacher whose students, once learners, now stand as colleagues in the temple of justice.
Best wishes to all being currently admitted into the largest Bar in Africa. Congratulations to the newest wigs!
Respectfully ,
Sylvester Udemezue
(Law Teacher)
23 SEPTEMBER 2025
