The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has made a historic appointment, naming Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. Here are seven key facts about the legal educator set to lead the institution from January 10, 2026.
Key Points:
- A Historic First: Dr. Odusote becomes the first woman to head the Nigerian Law School in its 64-year history. Her appointment breaks a longstanding gender barrier in the nation’s foremost legal training institution.
- A Seasoned Insider: She is not a newcomer. Before her appointment, Odusote, 54, served as the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus, ensuring a seamless transition and deep institutional knowledge.
- Impressive Academic Pedigree: She holds an LL.B. and an LL.M. in Company and Commercial Law from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a PhD in Law from the University of Surrey, UK. Her research focuses on Public Law and the Administration of Justice.
- Two-Decade Tenure at the Law School: Odusote joined the Nigerian Law School in 2001 as a lecturer. Over the years, she has held key roles, including Head of the Academic Department, Director of Academics, and Head of Campus.
- International Academic Exposure: During her career, she was a visiting scholar at Nottingham Trent University in the UK, broadening her academic perspective and international network in legal education.
- A Published Scholar: She is an accomplished academic who has published extensively in reputable local and international law journals and presented papers at numerous legal education conferences.
- Key Responsibilities Ahead: As DG, she will be responsible for the academic leadership, administrative management, and strategic direction of all Law School campuses. She will also serve as the primary liaison with the Council of Legal Education, the Body of Benchers, and the Nigerian Bar Association.
