President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, effective January 10, 2026, for a four-year term.
The appointment makes Dr. Odusote the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.
Dr. Odusote, 57, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Law School. She will succeed Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure ends on January 9, 2026, after serving two terms.
A distinguished legal scholar and administrator, Dr. Odusote holds an LL.B from Obafemi Awolowo University, where she was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. She also earned an LL.M in Company and Commercial Law from the same institution and a PhD in Law from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, specializing in Public Law and the Administration of Justice.
She joined the Nigerian Law School as a lecturer in 2001 and has since served in various capacities, including as Head of the Academic Department, Director of Academics, and Head of Campus.
Her career also included a stint as a visiting scholar at Nottingham Trent University in the UK.
An accomplished author, Dr. Odusote has published widely in reputable local and international law journals and has been an active participant in legal education conferences. She has also served on committees of the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Bar Association.
As Director-General, she will oversee the institution’s academic leadership, administrative management, and strategic direction across all campuses. She will also act as the primary liaison between the school, the Council of Legal Education, the Body of Benchers, and the Nigerian Bar Association.
This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s legal education sector and reflects a commitment to gender inclusion and professional excellence.
