-Special Report-
Tinubu
Appoints Odusote as First Female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School
In a historic development for Nigeria’s legal education system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. Her appointment, effective January 10, 2026, marks a ground-breaking moment as she becomes the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.
Dr.
Odusote, aged 54, currently serves as the Deputy Director-General and Head of
the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School. She will succeed Professor Isa Hayatu
Chiroma, whose tenure concludes on January 9, 2026, after eight years of
service.
The
announcement was made through a statement by the Special Adviser to the
President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, underscoring the
administration’s commitment to inclusivity and reform in legal education.
Her
academic journey began at Obafemi Awolowo University, where she obtained her
LL.B. degree before being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. She further
pursued an LL.M specializing in company and commercial law, and later earned a
PhD in Law from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, focusing on
public law and the administration of justice. Since joining the Nigerian Law
School in 2001 as a lecturer, Dr. Odusote has held several key positions including
Head of the Academic Department, Director of Academics, and Head of Campus.
Beyond
her administrative roles, she has distinguished herself as a scholar,
publishing extensively in reputable local and international journals and
presenting papers at numerous legal education conferences. She has also served
as a visiting scholar at Nottingham Trent University in the UK and contributed
to committees of the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Bar
Association.
As Director-General, Dr. Odusote will oversee the institution’s academic leadership, administrative management, and strategic direction across all campuses. She will act as the primary liaison between the Law School, the Council of Legal Education, the Body of Benchers, and the Nigerian Bar Association.
Dr. Odusote's appointment is widely seen as a progressive step toward
strengthening Nigeria’s legal education system and promoting gender
representation in leadership roles.
This
milestone not only highlights Dr. Odusote’s remarkable career but also signals
a new era for the Nigerian Law School, where her expertise and vision are
expected to shape the future of legal training in the country
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