The immediate past Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association Eastern Bar Forum (NBA-EBF), Barth Aniche Okoye, Esq., has extended warm felicitations to Dr. Gbemisola Odusote following her historic appointment as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School since its establishment over six decades ago.
In his congratulatory message, Okoye described the appointment as a momentous achievement for legal education in Nigeria and a testament to merit, vision, and unwavering professional excellence.
“Dr. Odusote’s appointment to this pivotal role reflects a career defined by dedication, scholarship, and service to the Nigerian legal profession,” Okoye said. “It is a moment that reinforces the Bar’s commitment to recognizing competence and integrity above all else.”
Okoye emphasized that the Nigerian Law School remains central to shaping the ethical, professional, and intellectual foundations of future lawyers, making this appointment both symbolic and transformative.
“This milestone sends a powerful message, particularly to young female lawyers navigating professional spaces, that excellence, resilience, and commitment can pave the way to the highest echelons of leadership,” he added.
He concluded by wishing Dr. Odusote a successful tenure, marked by innovation, institutional strengthening, and advancement of legal education, while also celebrating her role in inspiring a new generation of legal professionals.
“May your leadership at the Nigerian Law School further elevate the standards of our profession and continue to inspire a culture of excellence,” Okoye remarked.
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