Lawyers Laud Onyesoh Over N23.85m ‘Call To Bar’ Support

Young lawyers from the Rivers East Senatorial District have expressed gratitude to Senator Allwell Onyesoh for providing financial support totalling N23.85 million to 159 law graduates ahead of their Call to Bar ceremony.

The delegation of over 15 representatives visited Senator Onyesoh at his National Assembly office in Abuja last week to convey their appreciation on behalf of the 2025 Young Lawyers Class.

Under the initiative, each beneficiary received N150,000 to cover costs associated with the Call to Bar, including wigs, gowns, and other required materials. Initially targeted at 108 beneficiaries, the programme was expanded to accommodate an additional 51 graduates.

In his remarks, Onyesoh stated that the intervention was motivated by his personal commitment to youth empowerment, recalling the challenges he faced earlier in life.

“For me, it is money well spent. I didn’t do this for thanks or recognition—I did it because I believe it’s the right thing to do,” he said.

The senator encouraged the young lawyers to uphold ethical standards and dedicate themselves to professional excellence.

Speaking on behalf of the group, delegation leader Godswill Onyegbu said the financial support had eased both ceremonial and logistical costs for the recipients.

He also referenced Senator Onyesoh’s earlier N6.7 million support package provided for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training to other young legal professionals.

Another delegate, Wele Promise Tochukwu from Ikwerre local government area, commended the senator for what he described as a track record of constituency-focused representation, highlighting ongoing legislative interventions and infrastructure development across the district.

Azunda Blessing from Obio/Akpor shared her personal account of how the grant proved critical after private fundraising efforts had failed, while Abbey Kalio Boma from Okrika praised the senator’s emphasis on human capital development.

During the meeting, the delegation presented a thank-you plaque to the senator and offered prayers for his continued service.

Senator Onyesoh also announced scholarships for two of the young lawyers—Azunda Blessing and Fortunatus Chisom Njoku—to pursue postgraduate legal education.

The senator reaffirmed his focus on supporting youth development in the district, urging the young professionals to commit themselves to integrity and service delivery in their future careers.