Nine alumni from the Faculty of Law at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have been appointed as judges of the Lagos High Court. They are part of a group of 13 judges recently appointed to the court, as announced by the institution on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. The university highlighted this milestone as a significant achievement in its history.
This appointment represents the highest number of LASU alumni appointed to the Lagos State High Court at one time. The newly appointed judges are: Hon. Justice Sunmonu Bashiru, Hon. Justice Alebiosu Olawale Lawal, Hon. Justice Anjorin-Ajose Tanimola Abdulwaheed, Hon. Justice Muyodeen Abdul-Raheem Tejumade, Hon. Justice George Alfred Akingbola, Hon. Justice Balogun Adegboyega Ganiu, Hon. Justice Badejo-Okusanya Yewande Jokotola, Hon. Justice Ojuromi Nalirat Olayinka Oluwatosin and Hon. Justice Adewale Russel Musiliu.
Vice Chancellor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello congratulated the new judges, noting that their appointments are a testament to their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the legal profession. She attributed their success to the strong foundation of excellence provided by LASU’s Faculty of Law and urged them to maintain high standards of integrity and serve with the fear of God in their new roles.
In addition, in February, ten graduates from LASU’s Faculty of Law achieved first-class degrees at the Nigerian Law School final Bar Examinations, further showcasing the institution’s commitment to excellence in legal education.
