President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School.
A statement released on Tuesday by the presidential spokesperson confirmed that her tenure will begin on January 10, 2026, and will span a four-year term.
Dr. Odusote, 54, currently serves as the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus. Her appointment marks a historic milestone, as she will become the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.
In her new role, Odusote will oversee the Law School’s academic programs, administrative operations, and strategic direction across all campuses. She will also act as the principal liaison with the Council of Legal Education, the Body of Benchers, and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
She succeeds Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose eight-year tenure ends on January 9, 2026.
Dr. Odusote earned her LL.B. from Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. She also holds an LL.M. in company and commercial law from the same university and a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Surrey, UK, focusing on Public Law and the administration of justice.
She joined the Nigerian Law School in 2001 as a lecturer and has since held several key positions, including Head of the Academic Department, Director of Academics, and Head of Campus. She has also been a visiting scholar at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Throughout her career, Dr. Odusote has contributed extensively to legal scholarship, publishing in both local and international law journals and presenting papers at numerous legal education conferences. She has also served on committees of the Council of Legal Education and the NBA.
