Embargo on Admission: OAU queries Law firm for operating without License
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Earlier, the law firm had sued OAU and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over alleged issues in their Post-UTME exercise.
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has responded to a law firm that issued a pre-action notice against the university concerning alleged irregularities in its Post-UTME process and admission, PM News has gathered.
In a reply dated October 4, 2025, OAU’s Legal Unit pointed out that the letter from the lawyer, Kene Nnadi of F.K. Nnadi & Co., Enugu State, carried a 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) seal.
This, the university noted, shows that the lawyer had not renewed his practicing license for 2025.
The university therefore asked him to prove that he is qualified to practice law for the current year, as required by professional regulations.
PM News reports that In a letter signed by the Director of Legal Services, Yinka Ayantola, OAU stated:
“It is our observation that the seal you affixed to your letter is your 2024 seal.
As you know, you must pay your practicing fee for 2025 before you can act as a lawyer.
We therefore request that you confirm your right to practice for this year as required by the relevant regulations.”
Earlier, the law firm had sued OAU and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over alleged issues in their Post-UTME exercise.
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