The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has appointed 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 54-year-old, currently Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus, will begin her four-year term on January 10, 2026.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu appoints Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as DG of the Nigerian Law School
- She is the first woman to hold the position in the school’s 64-year history
- Odusote will succeed Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure ends January 9, 2026
- She has served as Deputy DG and Head of the Lagos Campus
- Odusote holds an LL.B. and LL.M. from Obafemi Awolowo University and a PhD from the University of Surrey
- She joined the Law School in 2001 and has held key academic and administrative roles
- Her appointment takes effect January 10 for a four-year term
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Channels TV
