Meet Nigerian legal scholar Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu named dean of Canadian law college

Nigerian legal scholar Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu has been appointed dean of the University of Saskatchewan College of Law (USask Law) in Canada, beginning a five-year term on October 1, 2026. Her appointment was announced by Patti McDougall, interim provost and vice-president, academic at the University of Saskatchewan, who praised her for her strong background in research, teaching, and collaborative leadership.

Odumosu-Ayanu, who grew up in Lagos, initially planned to pursue her postgraduate education in England but chose Canada after learning about the University of Calgary’s expertise in natural resources, energy, and environmental law. She earned her PhD from the University of British Columbia and has since focused her research on business and human rights, international investment law, and natural resource governance.

Her teaching has received recognition, including the Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2012 and the USask InterD Advisor Award in 2026.

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