While officially (on paper) the University of Benin was supposed to shut down for the year on Monday 21st December, 2015, however in reality the school closed "unofficially" on Friday 18th December, 2015.
Now for the first time in a while, law students across all levels decided to celebrate the end of the year in various ways, some did so via a football game, some just settled for selfies, others decided to use the opportunity to visit the state High Court, etc
Different strokes for different folks, you'd say! But worthy of note for us is how the 300level Class (aka Sui Generis Constitutency) decided to celebrate and the grand style in which they so did!
The party surprisingly was kept on a low key, until the last week of the proposed date. How this was possible considering the (community) size of the faculty is hard to fathom but so it was. By Wednesday, news had already filtered into some itchy ears, of the proposed end of year bash and how it was an event "open" to all!
The proposed venue was the famous "Ohonba House" located along the Ugbowo-Lagos road. It's necessary to state that, how this constituency was able to pull this off especially without collecting a dime from anyone is something that's not only worthy of emulation but also too of investigation. The reason (one from the many reasons) is that, several times we've seen the association (LAWSA) try to pull off something similar to this, probably a dinner or some other event and despite the substantial sum attendees are made to cough out, you'll find out too often that it's almost never up to the expected standard!
But then back to the party, it was billed to start by 6pm, terminating with the break of dawn, but as expected the event did not start till 8pm, when it finally did, the turn out was tumultuous especially considering the fact that at the same time, "Epitome" a sold out T.G Banks dance show was going on at hall two car park and another party at hall 5, all simultaneously. Still dignitaries across all levels in the faculty and even those not in the faculty graced the occasion, apparently everybody was in the mood to 'turn up'
The night saw myriads of entertainers of all sorts gracing the event, from various musical artistes to "rib cracking" comedians making it an engrossing and fascinating one!
Refreshments were in no short supply either, for the organizers provided sauced beef, canned drinks for "all and sundry" and then the with amount of wine going round, one could swear that jesus was present in the flesh and was pulling one of his usual tricks behind the scenes!
There were contests and games of various types and forms, from legal maxims to legal demystification, a "mind blowing" jazz solo instrumental,devil's number, dance amongst many others!
"The event was indeed a worthwhile moment of frolic gaiety and abundant merriments, it doubled as an opportunity for the "Sui Generis" constituency to thank God for the gift of life and for keeping them all from the beginning of the year till the very end, all the more so, seeing that this is the festive season and also too to implore his grace as the new year elegantly approaches.
Aside this, it was a prime yet rare avenue to bring law students together on the table of brotherhood by providing an opportunity that refreshes, guarantees unity & excitement all at the same time!
ULP took the time out to speak with the class representative of 300level, Mr Nelson and this was what he had to say -
"Well, we thank God for the success of the event! I made known my plan for the event on Monday14th of December and with the support of God Almighty and my entire learning colleagues, it became a reality on Friday 18th of December... I'm one that understands very well the rigorous duty of a responsible class rep, thus I had to quickly set up an organizing committee, which comprised of members like - Daniel Asikpata, Mariam Ipogha, Tony, Beatrice Kowei, Joy, Faith Nkennor, Mr.Oc and of course Jennifer Aliu.I equally "chairman-ed" the committee because the time frame was really a short one if I may use that word.
Together we sought the financial support of some persons, but because the time frame was a little bit tight, response was not really that encouraging, thus we had to tasked ourselves for voluntary donations and I personally, had to fill some of the lacuna, I mean financially, so as to ensure a flawless event.
However persons like Hon.Ohonba, Mr Iyamu Marvis and many others too, stood out with their support and honestly, they made the event a colorful one. However, I'm promising you that come next year with God sparing our lives, its going to be an uncommon magical moment for all and sundry...
This is why we are Sui Generis, a unique class of its own kind, so Faculty of Law better be ready!"
ULP wants to use this medium to appreciate the entire "sui generis" constituency for their hospitality and for been so accommodating too, it's our belief that the association will borrow a leaf from them and give Lawsans an event that's up to this standard and who knows? Probably "free" too!
Report by Nelson & gafar
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