Thomas Adewumi University is proud to celebrate the distinguished academic elevation of Prof. Olugbenga Oke-Samuel to the prestigious rank of Professor of Law — a most deserved honour that reflects his unwavering dedication, exemplary scholarship, and remarkable leadership in the legal academic community.

Prof. Oke-Samuel currently serves as the trailblazing pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Law, where he has laid a strong and enduring foundation for legal education since the faculty’s inception. His promotion to professorship is not only a personal achievement but also a testament to his commitment to excellence and the university’s rising academic profile.

A seasoned academic and legal luminary, Prof. Oke-Samuel has contributed immensely to the development of jurisprudence in Nigeria through his extensive research, publications, and mentorship. Since joining TAU, Prof. Oke-Samuel has demonstrated visionary leadership, steering the Faculty of Law toward innovation, discipline, and academic integrity.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Oladipo, described the promotion as “a reflection of Prof. Oke-Samuel’s lifetime commitment to legal scholarship and the transformational role he plays in shaping the next generation of legal professionals.”

Members of the university community, legal practitioners, and academic colleagues have continued to extend their heartfelt congratulations, noting that the recognition is not only timely but thoroughly earned.

Thomas Adewumi University celebrates this remarkable milestone and looks forward to many more years of Prof. Oke-Samuel’s invaluable contributions to the university, the legal profession, and the broader society.