LAGOS, Nigeria– The University of Lagos(UNILAG )has formally ushered in a defining chapter in the governance of its prominent Professors of Law, following the formal presumption of office by Teacher Adejoke Oyewunmi as the 20th Dean of the Faculty.
She takes control of the mantle of leadership from Teacher Abiola Sanni (SAN), whose two-year administration left an indelible mark on the institution’s scholastic, structural, and global standing.
Professor Oyewunmi’s consultation marks a special turning point in the university’s history.
She ends up being just the 3rd female scholar to hold the prominent deanship considering that the faculty’s establishment, stepping into a prominent lineage paved by Professors C. K. Agomo and Ayodele Atsenuwa.
Her development reflects the faculty’s enduring culture of academic excellence, institutional stability, and progressive inclusiveness.
A Differentiated Academic and Authority in Law
Teacher Oyewunmi brings to the deanship an abundant tradition of scholarly devotion and administrative acumen spanning over three years at the University of Lagos.
Her scholastic journey started at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree, before pursuing her postgraduate studies at UNILAG to combine her expertise.
Over the course of her recognized career, she has actually developed herself as a leading national and international authority in Copyright (IP) and Labour Law.
Her dedication to legal specialisation led her to make a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Copyright from the globally renowned Franklin Pierce Law Centre at the University of New Hampshire, United States.
She consequently achieved her Medical professional of Approach (PhD) in Law from Obafemi Awolowo University. Her scholarship, mentorship, and comprehensive research output have actually consistently contributed to shaping modern legal discourse in trade, development, and work law across the area.
Building Upon a Transformative Legacy
Teacher Oyewunmi takes over from Professor Abiola Sanni, a Senior Supporter of Nigeria (SAN), whose single two-year tenure as Dean has been commonly well-known as a duration of extensive institutional change.
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Under Sanni’s visionary management, the Professors of Law attained unprecedented milestones throughout governance, academic advancement, research study output, infrastructure, and worldwide partnership.
A foundation of the outbound administration was its intentional technique to expand the faculty’s worldwide footprint. Key international partnerships released throughout Sanni’s tenure include:
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The UNILAG– University of Dundee Dual LL.M. Programme: A cross-border scholastic collaboration offering law students access to worldwide legal education and double credentials.
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The Ladies in Legal Academia (WiLAC) Task: An impactful initiative designed to foster mentorship, gender equity, and academic advancement among female legal academics.
The scholastic calibre of the faculty’s students reached remarkable heights throughout this duration. Notably, UNILAG law students clinched victory at the 2026 World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) IP Moot Court Competition, outshining teams from over 200 distinguished law schools worldwide.
Showing the continuity of leadership within the faculty, the triumphant champion group was co-coached by Professor Oyewunmi together with her colleagues in the Copyright department.
In addition, the faculty maintained a remarkable record of scholastic excellence at the Nigerian Law School bar evaluations.
UNILAG produced a shocking 43 Very first Class graduates in 2025 and followed up with 34 First Class graduates in 2026, alongside dominant efficiencies in numerous national and worldwide advocacy competitions.
Structural Modernisation and Alumni Engagement
Beyond scholastic accomplishments, Professor Sanni’s period saw unmatched infrastructural modernisation, primarily driven by strategic public-private partnerships and passionate alumni support.
Identifying the vital function of institutional stakeholders, the outbound administration prioritised alumni engagement.
These efforts caused the successful preparing and adoption of a constitution for the proposed Professors of Law Alumni Association, preparing for a structured Alumni Relations and Advancement Office developed to protect long-lasting humanitarian support for the organization.
As Teacher Adejoke Oyewunmi enters her brand-new function as Dean, expectations throughout the legal community and academic community are exceptionally high.
Stakeholders expect that her rich combination of specialised expertise, proven coaching expertise, and deep institutional understanding will allow her to effortlessly combine the accomplishments of her predecessor.
With legal education undergoing fast changes internationally due to technology and global commerce, Teacher Oyewunmi’s tenure guarantees to place the University of Lagos Faculty of Law at the leading edge of legal development, research excellence, and institutional prominence throughout Africa and beyond.