The Law Students’ Society (LSS), University of Jos, has successfully concluded its Essay Writing and Public Speaking Competition held in honour of Hon. Justice Bon Ngyou, bringing together talented law students in an intellectually stimulating contest centered on the future of the legal profession.
The competition, themed “Artificial Intelligence in Judicial Decision-Making: Innovation or Threat to Judicial Independence?”, provided a platform for participants to critically examine the growing role of artificial intelligence within judicial systems and its implications for justice administration, judicial autonomy, and legal practice.
The event featured impressive displays of legal scholarship, analytical reasoning, and advocacy as contestants competed in both the essay writing and public speaking categories.
At the end of the keenly contested competition, the following students emerged as winners:
Essay Writing Competition
- Winner – Turna Lumi
- 1st Runner-Up – Emmanuel Ebube
- 2nd Runner-Up – Shiwa Mathew
Public Speaking Competition
- Winner – Sibyl Dung
- 1st Runner-Up – Bernard Iliya
- 2nd Runner-Up – Esther Darlington
The competition formed part of efforts by the Law Students’ Society to promote academic excellence, legal research, public advocacy, and critical engagement with emerging issues affecting the administration of justice.
Beyond the prizes awarded, participants gained valuable experience in legal writing, public speaking, and intellectual discourse, reinforcing the Society’s commitment to producing future legal practitioners capable of addressing contemporary challenges in the justice sector.
The event stands as a fitting tribute to Hon. Justice Bon Ngyou’s contributions to the legal profession and reflects the enduring commitment of the University of Jos Law Students’ Society to fostering excellence among its members.
The competition was organized under the leadership of the President of the Law Students’ Society, Chris Nson Jr.
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