President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s history.
The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, the appointment takes effect from January 10, 2026, and is for a four year tenure.
Dr Odusote, aged 54, is currently the Deputy Director General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School. With her appointment, she becomes the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.
She will succeed the outgoing Director General, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure ends on January 9, 2026, after serving the institution for eight years.
Dr Odusote obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. She also earned a Master of Laws degree from the same university, with a specialization in company and commercial law.
She later obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Law from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, with academic interests focused on 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 roles, including Head of the Academic Department, Director of Academics, and Head of Campus.
During her career, 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 scholarly papers at numerous legal education conferences. She has also served on various committees of the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Bar Association.
As Director General, she will be responsible for the overall academic leadership, administrative management, and strategic direction of the Nigerian Law School across all its campuses. She will also serve as the principal liaison between the institution, the Council of Legal Education, the Body of Benchers, and the Nigerian Bar Association.
