Nine LASU Law Graduates Appointed Lagos High Court Judges
In a statement, Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello congratulated the new judges, acknowledging their hard work, dedication, and contributions to the legal profession. She emphasized that their appointments reflect the solid foundation of excellence at LASU’s Faculty of Law.
Nine alumni of the Faculty of Law at Lagos State University (LASU) have been appointed judges of the Lagos High Court. These appointments were part of the recent induction of 13 judges into the Lagos State High Court.
This milestone was announced by LASU on its official X handle on Monday. The university highlighted that this is the highest number of its alumni appointed to such positions at one time in its history.
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The new judges are:
- Hon. Justice Sunmonu Tunde 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
- Hon. Justice Adewale Russel Musiliu
In a statement, Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello congratulated the new judges, acknowledging their hard work, dedication, and contributions to the legal profession. She emphasized that their appointments reflect the solid foundation of excellence at LASU’s Faculty of Law.
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Prof. Olatunji-Bello also urged the judges to maintain high ethical standards and serve with integrity in their new roles.
In February, ten graduates of the Faculty of Law also achieved first-class degrees in the Nigerian Law School final Bar Examinations, further underscoring the institution's commitment to academic excellence.