Meet Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Canada

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Meet Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university

Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, a Nigerian-born legal scholar, has been appointed dean of the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in Canada, starting her term on October 1, 2026. She succeeds Martin Phillipson and has been a faculty member since 2008. Odumosu-Ayanu is recognized for her research in business and human rights and has received several awards for her teaching and mentorship.

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