Tinubu Names Titilayo Odusote First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School
7th January, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to head the institution since its establishment in 1962.
The appointment, which takes effect from January 10, 2026, is for a four-year tenure. Dr. Odusote will succeed Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose eight-year term as Director-General ends on January 9, 2026.
Until her appointment, Dr. Odusote, 57, served as the Deputy Director-General of the Nigerian Law School and Head of its Lagos Campus.
An accomplished legal scholar, 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 holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the same university, with specialization in company and commercial law, and a Doctorate in Law from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. Her research interests include 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 was also, for a short period, a visiting scholar at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Odusote has published widely in reputable local and international law journals and has presented scholarly 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, she will oversee the academic leadership, administrative management, and strategic direction of the Nigerian Law School across all its campuses. Her role will also include serving as the principal liaison between the institution and key legal bodies such as the Council of Legal Education, the Body of Benchers, and the Nigerian Bar Association.
The appointment was announced in a statement signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on January 6, 2026.
