Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the Nigerian Law School, pledging sustained support for the institution, particularly its Lagos campus.
He gave the assurance while receiving the newly appointed Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Mrs. Olugbemisola Odusote, the first female to occupy the position, who led a delegation of senior management staff on a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina.
Sanwo-Olu congratulated Odusote on her appointment, describing it as historic, well-deserved, and reflective of Lagos State’s long-standing culture of gender inclusion and support for women in leadership.
The governor assured the delegation of the state government’s readiness to continue supporting the Nigerian Law School, particularly the Lagos Campus, which he described as a place of pride and historical significance.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the acquisition of the 213 Bourdillon Road property, stressing that the pledge remains on course.
“I did make that commitment publicly, and we are still on track. That property speaks to the history of the Nigerian Law School, and it is important that the school does not lose it,” he said.
He acknowledged the critical role of staff welfare in achieving optimal performance in any academic environment and assured that efforts would be made to fast-track solutions to the accommodation challenges.
While noting the constraints posed by land scarcity and housing pressure in Lagos, the governor said the state would explore feasible options, including the possible allocation of some housing units being developed for judicial officers.
He added that discussions on land allocation for the Law School Cooperative Society would require further consultations, given the complexities surrounding land ownership in the state.
Sanwo-Olu assured the delegation that Lagos State would continue to partner with the Nigerian Law School to ensure the Lagos Campus remains a centre of excellence, expressing confidence that Odusote’s tenure would usher in innovation and fresh ideas.
Odusote expressed gratitude to the Lagos State Government for its longstanding support for the Law School, especially in the area of infrastructure development.
She described the visit as her first official courtesy call since her appointment and an opportunity to formally appreciate the state government for its intervention in the renovation of a hostel block at the Degos Campus.
The Director-General drew the governor’s attention to the pressing accommodation challenges confronting staff of the Lagos Campus, adding that none of the staff currently enjoys official residential accommodation, a situation she said has continued to affect their welfare and productivity.
She recalled the governor’s commitment, made on December 16, 2025, to acquire the property at 213 Bourdillon Road, Marina—the historic site where the Nigerian Law School was originally established. Odusote described the property as a vital part of the institution’s heritage.
According to her, the property was lost following litigation, leading to the eviction of staff, an experience she described as traumatic, particularly as a new academic session is set to commence.
She appealed for the provision of temporary accommodation for affected staff pending the completion of donor-supported projects at the campus, stressing that adequate housing was essential to staff welfare, morale, and productivity.
Odusote also sought the governor’s intervention in allocating land to the Nigerian Law School Cooperative Society to enable staff who wish to build homes in Lagos to plan effectively towards retirement.
Source; The Nation News