President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s history.
The appointment takes effect from January 10, 2026, and is for a four-year tenure.Dr Odusote, who is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, will become the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.
She will succeed the incumbent Director-General, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose eight-year tenure ends on January 9, 2026.
Academic and Professional Background
Dr Odusote, 54, obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. She also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the same institution, specialising in Company and Commercial Law.
She later obtained a Doctorate (PhD) in Law from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, with research interests in Public Law and the administration of justice.
Career at the Nigerian Law School
Dr Odusote joined the Nigerian Law School in 2001 as a lecturer and has since served in several strategic roles, including Head of the Academic Department, Director of Academics, and Head of Campus.
She was also a visiting scholar at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom and has published extensively in reputable local and international law journals.
In addition, she has presented papers at numerous legal education conferences.
Dr Odusote has served on several committees of the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Bar Association, contributing to policy development and legal education reforms.
Role as Director-General
As Director-General, Dr Odusote will provide overall academic leadership, oversee administrative management, and set the strategic direction of the Nigerian Law School across all its campuses nationwide.
She will also serve as the principal liaison between the Nigerian Law School, the Council of Legal Education, the Body of Benchers, and the Nigerian Bar Association.
Reporting by Zaccheaus Babalola