The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) has congratulated Dr Olugbemisola Odusote on her appointment as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the development as a historic milestone for legal education in the country.
President Bola Tinubu approved Odusote’s appointment, making her “the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.”
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Chairperson of NBAWF, Huwaila Muhammad, the forum said the appointment “marks a defining moment in the history of legal education in Nigeria and represents a significant win for women at the Bar and in the legal profession at large.”
According to the statement, “Dr Odusote’s appointment is a powerful testament to the fact that excellence, dedication, and competence can indeed dismantle long-standing gender barriers.”
The forum noted that her emergence as the first female head of the Nigerian Law School carries broader implications for women in the legal profession.
“As the first woman to occupy this esteemed office, Dr Odusote has not only made history but has also opened doors of possibility for countless female lawyers and aspiring law students across the country,” the statement read.
NBAWF added that the appointment “reinforces hope, inspires ambition, and strengthens the call for greater inclusion of women in leadership positions within the legal ecosystem.”
Expressing confidence in her capacity to lead, the forum said it believes Odusote’s tenure “will bring renewed vision, integrity, and progressive reforms that will further strengthen the Nigerian Law School and the legal profession.”
The statement concluded by congratulating Odusote on what it described as a “well-deserved milestone,” adding, “Once again, congratulations on this historic feat. It is truly a victory for women in law.”
