CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

I heartily congratulate Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote on her historic appointment as the first female Director General of the Nigerian Law School.

This landmark appointment, approved by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is not only a well deserved recognition of Dr. Odusote’s distinguished career in legal education and administration, but also a powerful affirmation of competence, merit, and steady institutional service.

Having risen through the ranks from lecturer to Deputy Director General, and Head of Campus, Dr. Odusote embodies continuity, depth of experience, and an intimate understanding of the Law School’s mandate in shaping the future of the Nigerian Bar.

Her scholarly contributions, administrative leadership, and commitment to academic excellence inspire confidence at a time when legal education must continually evolve to meet global and local demands.

I am confident that under her leadership, the Nigerian Law School will strengthen its academic standards, institutional integrity, and strategic relevance, while nurturing the next generation of lawyers with discipline, skill, and ethical clarity.

On behalf of colleagues, mentees, and members of the Bar who value progress anchored in excellence, I wish Dr. Odusote a successful and impactful tenure.

Congratulations, and best wishes in this historic assignment.

Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN
Life Bencher FCIMC
Past General Secretary Nigerian Bar Association.