Meet Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university

Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu is an internationally recognized scholar in business and human rights.. CREDIT: College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan

Nigerian-born law professor, Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, has been appointed dean of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, for a five-year term beginning October 1, 2026.

Odumosu-Ayanu, who is currently the college’s associate dean of research and graduate studies, has been a member of the University of Saskatchewan College of Law since 2008.

The university announced her appointment on Tuesday, September 1, through a statement on its website by Patti McDougall, interim provost and vice-president, academic and chair of the search committee for the new dean.

“Dr. Odumosu-Ayanu’s appointment as dean reflects a distinguished record of academic excellence, collaborative leadership, and dedication to advancing research and graduate education,” McDougall stated.