By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s 64-year history.
The appointment, which takes effect from January 10, 2026, is for a four-year tenure. Dr. Odusote, 57, will become the first woman to head the Nigerian Law School since its establishment in 1962, the statement released Tuesday (today) on the X handle of the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga said.
She succeeds Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure expires on January 9, 2026, after eight years of service. Until her appointment, Dr. Odusote served as Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Law School.
A seasoned legal academic and administrator, Dr. Odusote earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. She also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from the same institution, specialising in company and commercial law, before proceeding to the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, where she earned a PhD in Law with research interests in public law and the administration of justice.
Dr. Odusote joined the Nigerian Law School in 2001 as a lecturer and has since risen through the ranks, serving in several key positions including Head of the Academic Department, Director of Academics, and Head of Campus. She also had a brief stint as a visiting scholar at Nottingham Trent University in the UK.
Widely published, Dr. Odusote has contributed extensively to reputable local and international law journals and has presented 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, Dr. Odusote will provide overall academic leadership and administrative oversight for the Nigerian Law School and drive its strategic direction across all 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.
The appointment underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to merit, excellence, and gender inclusion in key national institutions.
