President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Joy Ezeilo as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. Ezeilo, a renowned academic and lawyer, will take over the helm of the institution, succeeding Prof. Abubakar Aliyu.
Ezeilo’s appointment has been hailed as a significant milestone for the institution and the legal profession in Nigeria.
She is a professor of law at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and has served as a consultant to various organizations, including the United Nations.
The new DG is expected to bring her wealth of experience and expertise to the Nigerian Law School, with a focus on improving the quality of legal education and training in the country.
Ezeilo has expressed her commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence and promoting the rule of law.
The appointment is part of President Tinubu’s efforts to revamp the country’s legal education system and produce lawyers who are equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Ezeilo’s leadership is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the institution and enhance its reputation as a center of excellence in legal education.
