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 reflect...