Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Law School, with particular focus on the institution’s Lagos Campus.
He gave the assurance while receiving the newly appointed Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Olugbemisola Odusote — the first woman 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 and well-deserved, and reflective of Lagos State’s culture of gender inclusion and support for women in leadership.
The governor assured the delegation of the state government’s continued support for the Nigerian Law School, describing the Lagos Campus as a place of pride and historical significance. He reaffirmed his commitment to acquiring the property at 213 Bourdillon Road, Marina, which previously housed the institution.
“I made 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.
Sanwo-Olu acknowledged staff welfare as critical to academic excellence and assured that efforts would be made to address accommodation challenges faced by staff of the Lagos Campus. He said the state would explore feasible options, including possible allocation of housing units being developed for judicial officers.
He added that discussions on land allocation for the Law School Cooperative Society would require further consultation, given the complexities of land ownership in Lagos.
The governor expressed confidence that Odusote’s tenure would bring innovation and fresh ideas, and reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to partnering with the institution to ensure the Lagos Campus remains a centre of excellence.
In her remarks, Odusote thanked the Lagos State Government for its longstanding support, particularly in infrastructure development. She said the visit was her first official courtesy call since her appointment.
She drew attention to pressing accommodation challenges affecting staff of the Lagos Campus, noting that none currently enjoys official residential accommodation. She also recalled the governor’s pledge, made on December 16, 2025, to acquire the historic 213 Bourdillon Road property, describing it as vital to the Law School’s heritage.
Odusote appealed for temporary accommodation for affected staff pending completion of donor-supported projects at the campus, and sought the governor’s intervention in allocating land to the Law School Cooperative Society to enable staff plan towards home ownership in Lagos.
