President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking the first time a woman will lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.
The appointment, which takes effect from January 10, 2026, is for a four-year term. Dr Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School.
She will succeed Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure as Director-General expires on January 9, 2026, after eight years in office.
Dr Odusote obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. She also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the same institution, with a specialisation in company and commercial law, as well as a PhD in Law from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. Her research interests include public law and the administration of justice.
She joined the Nigerian Law School in 2001 as a lecturer and has since served in several key positions, 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.
Dr Odusote has published widely in reputable local and international law journals and has presented papers at numerous legal education conferences. She has served on committees of the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Bar Association.
As Director-General, she will oversee the Nigerian Law School’s academic leadership, administrative management, and strategic direction across all campuses. She will also serve as the principal liaison between the institution and key stakeholders, including the Council of Legal Education, the Body of Benchers, and the Nigerian Bar Association.
