THE Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has expressed her delight at the recent appointment of 10 LASU Law alumni as Judges of the Lagos High Court. This milestone marks the highest number of judges from the institution appointed at one time in its history.
The 10 LASU Law alumni appointed as Judges include 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, and Hon. Justice Popoola Oluwatosin Ajose.
Prof. Olatunji-Bello commended the new judges, stating that their appointments are a testament to their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the legal profession. She attributed their success to the solid foundation of excellence at the LASU Faculty of Law.
"An appointment into such an exalted position is not a mean feat. These Judges have demonstrated their commitment to serving with the fear of God, and I urge them to continue to be above board in their new roles," the VC said.
The Dean of the LASU Faculty of Law, Prof. Kareem Olatoye, also congratulated the new Judges and the Vice-Chancellor for this remarkable achievement under her administration.
