PRESS RELEASE.
In its enduring commitment to excellence and the institutionalisation of mentorship in the legal profession through its Mentorship, Sponsorship, Reforms, and Advocacy (MSRA) Blueprint, the Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation [JASAN Foundation] has announced the Winners of the #Legacy500 Elite Sponsorship/Scholarship Essay competition which commenced on 9th September 2025.
#TheLegacyDialogue2.0: Charting the course for Mentorship in the Legal Profession, on Friday, 24th October 2025, the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, FCT – Nigeria, hosted #TheLegacyDialogue2.0 – a convergence of distinguished jurists, academics, and legal practitioners who gathered to deliberate strategically on the theme: “Institutionalisation of Mentorship in the Legal Profession: A Strategic Blueprint for Professional Development.” #TheLegacyDialogue2.0 reaffirmed the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to advancing mentorship as a sustainable pillar for professional identity formation and professional development in law. Through a keynote address and panel discussion, participants explored strategies for embedding structured mentorship and sponsorship systems within Nigeria’s legal institutions – from the Faculties of Law in the universities, through the Nigerian Law School to the Bar and the Bench.
In alignment with its MSRA Blueprint, the Foundation used the occasion to formally announce the winners of the 2nd edition of the JASAN Foundation #Legacy500 Elite Sponsorship/Scholarship Essay Competition.
A Rigorous and Transparent Selection Process
The JASAN Foundation #Legacy500 Elite Sponsorship/Scholarship Essay Competition was open to 500-level Law students and prospective Nigerian Law School Candidates across Federal and State Universities in Nigeria, attracting 86 high-quality submissions nationwide; and to ensure merit, transparency, and fairness, the competition was conducted in two distinct phases:
Phase 1 – Prequalification Screening: Shortlisting 15 outstanding finalists from the original pool of 86 entries.
Phase 2 – Final Evaluation: Selection of the final 9 exceptional winners.
The distinguished Panel of Judges comprised:
Prof. John O. Akintayo, PhD.
Mr. Kehinde O. Ogunwumiji, OFR, SAN,
Chief Malik A. Aikhunegbe, SAN,
Chinua Asuzu,
Dr. Anne Uruegi Agi.
Each applicant was individually scored using clear evaluation criteria designed to ensure meritocracy, objectivity, and transparency. Following this rigorous process, nine (9) exceptional winners emerged as recipients of the 2025/2026 JASAN Foundation #Legacy500 Elite Sponsorship/Scholarship Awards.
While the Foundation had initially targeted 30 beneficiaries, the stringent evaluation standards saw only nine [9] applicants scaling through and qualifying for the award – underscoring the Foundation’s uncompromising commitment to excellence and integrity. Future applicants are encouraged to prepare diligently and look forward to participating in the 3rd Edition of this transformative programme in 2026.
Winners of the #Legacy500 Elite Sponsorship/Scholarship Competition:
S/N FULL NAME INSTITUTION.
1. Tricia Ngozi Okonye Ambrose Ali University, Edo State.
2. Ezekwo ThankGod Ifenna University of Nigeria, Nsukka
3. Anthonia Odion Oseiwe Ambrose Ali University, Edo State
4. Tada Ayuba University of Benin, Edo State
5. Ugochukwu Chineke University of Ibadan, Oyo State
6. Precious Esho University of Ibadan, Oyo State
7. Opurum Anayo Munachim Rivers State University, Rivers State.
8. Sunday Emmanuel Okorie Ambrose Ali University, Edo State.
9. Abigail Edet Philip University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Each of the successful candidates will receive a full-tuition scholarship to the Nigerian Law School (Bar Part II, 2026 Session) — representing the Foundation’s Sponsorship commitment and its continuous investment in academic excellence, ethical leadership, and the professional development of young lawyers.
A Celebration of Purpose and Call to Action.
JASAN Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to its distinguished panelists, partners, sponsors and guests for their invaluable contributions to the success of #TheLegacyDialogue 2.0.
The Foundation also warmly congratulates the 2025/2026 JASAN Foundation #Legacy500 Elite Sponsorship/Scholarship winners for their outstanding resilience, performance, and achievement as it welcomes them into its growing network of the #Legacy500 Elite young legal professionals – who will uphold the highest ideals of mentorship, service, integrity, and standards of the Legal Profession.
Together, we continue to shape the future of the Nigerian legal profession – one defined by structured institutionalised mentorship, strengthened institutions, and transgenerational impact.
JASAN Foundation, Making History … Framing the Future.
•Victoria T. Babadara [Mrs.] Programme & Communications Officer (PCO).
Read More here: https://jasan-foundation.org/press-release-thelegacydialogue2-0/
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