Historic: President Tinubu Appoints Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as First Female DG of Nigerian Law School

 

Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. 

In a landmark move for the Nigerian legal community, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. This historic announcement marks a significant milestone as Dr Odusote becomes the first woman to lead the 63-year-old institution.


Appointment Details and Tenure

According to the official Statehouse release, the appointment is scheduled to take effect on January 10, 2026, for an initial four-year term. Dr Odusote, currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus, will succeed Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose successful eight-year tenure concludes on January 9, 2026.


A Distinguished Academic and Professional Profile

Dr Olugbemisola Odusote, 54, is a seasoned legal scholar with a career spanning over two decades within the Nigerian Law School system. Her background reflects a commitment to academic excellence and the administration of justice.

Educational Excellence: She obtained her LL.B. and LL.M. (specialising in Company and Commercial Law) from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). She further holds a PhD in Law from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, with a research focus on Public Law.

Career Trajectory: Dr Odusote joined the Law School as a lecturer in 2001. Over the years, she has served as Head of the Academic Department, Director of Academics, and most recently, the Head of the Lagos Campus.

International Recognition: Her expertise earned her a stint as a visiting scholar at Nottingham Trent University, UK, and she remains a prolific contributor to reputable local and international law journals.


Key Responsibilities as Director-General

As the new DG, Dr Odusote will spearhead the institution's overall academic leadership and strategic direction across all campuses nationwide. Her role is pivotal in maintaining the standards of legal vocational training in Nigeria and serving as the primary liaison between the The Council of Legal Education, The Body of Benchers and The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

This appointment is not just an administrative change; it is a glass-shattering moment for female legal professionals and students across the country. It reinforces the administration's commitment to competence and gender inclusion in critical educational sectors.  

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