{
  "id": 5647596,
  "title": "Meet Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/meet-nigerian-professor-appointed-dean-at-canadian-university-5647596",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T21:50:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-professor-appointed-dean-at-canadian-university/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, a Nigerian-born law professor, has been appointed as the dean of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan for a five-year term starting October 1, 2026. Currently serving as the associate dean of research and graduate studies, Odumosu-Ayanu has been affiliated with the university's law college since 2008. The university announced her appointment through a statement on its website, highlighting her academic excellence, collaborative leadership, and commitment to advancing research and graduate education. The new dean's appointment succeeds Martin Phillipson, who completed two five-year terms and entered administrative leave on July 1. Odumosu-Ayanu, who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, developed an early interest in reading and writing. Initially considering communications, she chose law after receiving encouragement from her teachers and support from her parents. She earned her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos and later pursued a master's degree at the University of Calgary, drawn by its research strengths in natural resources, energy, and environmental law. Odumosu-Ayanu chose to stay in Canada after completing her master's degree and eventually earned a PhD at the University of British Columbia. Her academic journey led her to join the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law in 2008, where she began her new role as dean.",
  "summary": "Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, a Nigerian-born law professor, has been appointed dean of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-professor-appointed-dean-at-canadian-university/",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Meet Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/meet-nigerian-professor-appointed-dean-at-canadian-university",
        "published": "2026-09-04T21:20:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}