Lagos Commissioner Dayo Alebiosu says UNILAG Law Faculty strengthened his work in the House of Reps at Law Annex unveiling
UNILAG Law Shaped My Legislative Success — Alebiosu
The Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush Alebiosu, has credited the Faculty of Law at the University of Lagos with significantly shaping his effectiveness in public service, particularly during his tenure in the House of Representatives.
Alebiosu made the remarks at the unveiling of the renovated Law Annex Lecture Hall of the university’s Faculty of Law, describing the institution as instrumental to his legislative achievements.
Although trained as an architect, Alebiosu said the demands of chairing the House Committee on Treaties and Agreements required a deeper legal foundation.
He revealed that he sought guidance from Professor Akin Oyebode, a respected scholar of international law, who assembled a team of faculty experts and students to support the committee’s work.
“That collaboration helped us produce some of the best bills, policies, and legislative frameworks for the country,” Alebiosu said.
He noted that the experience demonstrated how collaboration between academia and public institutions can strengthen governance and improve policy outcomes.
Alebiosu emphasized that the partnership reinforced the importance of bridging the gap between “town and gown” through practical engagement between universities and government institutions.
The Commissioner spoke at the ceremony held in honour of retired Supreme Court Justice George A. Oguntade, an event attended by members of the bench, bar, academia and government officials.
Reflecting on his personal relationship with Justice Oguntade, Alebiosu described the jurist as a father figure he had known since birth, adding that this connection made his involvement in the project especially meaningful.
In his address, Justice Oguntade urged students to uphold integrity, discipline and strong character, stressing that these values remain fundamental to sustaining the credibility of the legal system.
The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Abiola Sanni, highlighted the importance of continuously improving educational facilities to shape future legal minds.
Also present at the event were the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, Senior Advocates of Nigeria, respected scholars and members of the legal community.
The renovation of the lecture hall was championed by Olugbenga Ajala and supported by several donors committed to advancing legal education.
Alebiosu described the initiative as a major investment in the future of legal education and a reflection of how collaboration between professionals and academic institutions can create lasting societal impact.
The ceremony concluded with a guided tour of the renovated Law Annex, symbolizing renewed commitment to strengthening legal training in Nigeria. Read More
