Prof. AMUSA, KAZEEM OLUSOLA

Dean, Faculty of Law

Professor Amusa Kazeem Olusola, a distinguished legal scholar, obtained his LL.B (Hons) from the University of Ibadan in 1988 and his B.L from the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos in 1989. He furthered his education by earning a Master’s degree in Law from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2002, and subsequently a Ph.D. from the same institution.

His academic career began at Ogun State University in 1995 as a Lecturer I. He later joined the University of Lagos as a Lecturer II and rose through the ranks to become a Professor in 2018.

Professor Olusola is a prolific researcher and has published numerous articles in both international and local journals. He has also actively participated in various professional seminars and workshops, where he has presented insightful research papers. His areas of expertise include Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, and Human Rights Law.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

(a)        Academic:

  1. Ph.D (Law) Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife 2008
  2. M.Phil. (Law) Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife 2002

iii.        LL.M Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife 1993

  1. LL.B. (Hons) University of Ibadan 1988

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

            National

(a)        Contributions to Books and Monographs

 

  1. AMUSA, K. O. (2002) “Federalism under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria” ed Justus Sokefun in a book titled “Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law:  Essays in Honour of Dr. Olu Onagoruwa published by Faculty of Law, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
  1. AMUSA, K. O. (2003) “Admissibility of Survey Plan and The Land Use Act – The Matters Arising” Chapter 12 of a Book titled The Land Use Act – Twenty Years After ed. I. O. Smith published by Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.
  1. AMUSA, K. O. (2003) “Advancing Human Rights Through The International Criminal Court – Problems and Prospects” Akin Ibidapo-Obe ed.  International Law, Human Rights and Development published by Faculty of Law, University of Ado-Ekiti Nigeria.
  1. Osipitan T. & Amusa K. O. (2006) “The Search for Legitimacy of the 1999 Constitution Niki Tobi JSC ed. The Living Judicial Legend:  Essay in Honour of Hon. Justice A. G Karibi-Whyte (CON). Chapter 2.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2007) “Mass Rally and Public Order Act – The Rights of Association and Expression under Assault in Nigeria?” Chapter 24 of a book title Legal Issues For Contemporary Justice in Nigeria published by Department of Jurisprudence and Private Law, Faculty of law, Obafami Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2014) “Administrative Implementation of the Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law of Lagos State 2010: A Prognosis” pp 112-127 in Essays on the Lagos state Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2010 ed. I.O. Smith, published by Faculty of Law University of Lagos
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2016) “ Comparative Discourse on the Rule of Law and The Rule of Islam” pp.84-92 in Trajectory of Nigerian Law, published by Faculty of Law University of Lagos.

(b)       Articles in Learned Journals

 

  1. AMUSA, K.O. (1997) “An Examination of Bribe Taking and Customary Gifts By Public Officers in Nigeria” published in Ogun State University Law Journal Vol. 2 October 1997.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (1998) “The Phenomenon of Secret Cults on Campuses in Nigeria – The Legal Viewpoint” published in University of Jos Law Journal Vol. 6 (1998).
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (1999) “The Right of Silence of An Accused Person in Nigeria – An Overview” NLPJ Volumes 3, No. 1 March 1999 published by Council of Legal Education Abuja.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2001) “Oath Taking Conundrum  – The Legal Perspective” published in Olabisi Onabanjo University Law Journal Vol. 3 October 2001.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2001) “Status of Women in Torts and Contract – The Nigerian Experience” NJPC Volume 2, 2001 published by Department of Private and Commercial Law, Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2002) “Tackling The Ungentlemanly Behaviour of Learned Gentlemen” published in IBJ Vol. 1 No. 1 published by Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2003) “Impeachment Proceedings Under The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria: A Shield or a Sword? Published in University of Ado-Ekiti Law Journal (UNADLJ) Volume 2.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2004) “Delimiting Judicial Incursion To Political Questions in Nigeria – with Particular Reference To Political Parties and The Legislature” published in University of Maiduguri Law Journal ((2004)7 U.Maid L.J.).
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2004) “Emergency Powers Under The Constitution of Nigeria 1999” in I.B.J. Vol. 3 No. 1, published by Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2004) “Corporate Disclaimer – The Legal Perspectives” in Management & Industrial law Journal, published by Legal Research and Development Ed. Adeniyi Olatunbosun, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2006) “The Pervasive Influence of a ‘Reasonable Man’ in Nigerian Laws” in Unilag Current Law Series Vol. 3 No. 1 published by Faculty of Law University of Lagos
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2006) “Indigene and Non Indigene Dichotomy in Nigeria – Some legal matters arising” (2006) Vol. 3 Ife Juris Law Review Part II published by Department of Jurisprudence and Private Law. Faculty of Law Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2013) “The Prospect of Prosecution of Electoral Offences in Nigeria” – The Nigerian Journal of Public Law Vol.2 2013 pp 139-159. Published by Faculty of Law University of Lagos.
  1. Osipitan, Amusa and Odusote – An Overview of the Evidence Act 2011” – The Nigerian Journal of Public Law Vol. 2, 2013 pp 1 – 29, published by faculty of Law, University of Lagos.
  1. Adeniyi Olatunbosun and Amusa K. O. (2013) “Customary Criminal Law in Africa and its Lessons For Western Jurisprudence” — publishes in University of Ibadan Journal of Public and International Law pp.143-156.
  1. Amusa K.O. (2020) “The Limits of Right to Counsel in Administrative Adjudication – The Nigerian Experience.” Unilag Journal of Public Law. Vol.4, 2020 pp109-129.
  1. Amusa K.O. (2021) “The Socio-legal Implications of Using Traditional Songs in Political Campaigns in Nigeria “. The Journal of Private and Property Law, University   of Lagos. Vol. 38 pp 52-73.
  1. Amusa K. O. (2022) “A Critical Analysis of Status of Local Government Under the Constitution of Nigeria 1999.” Journal of Contemporary Issues published by Institute of            Security Studies, University of Lagos. pp 131 -152.

Foreign/International

  • Contibutions to Books and Monographs

 

  1. AMUSA, K.O. 2008) “The Use of Contempt Power and Freedom of Expression – The Nigerian Experience” in Contempt of Court Vs Free Expression edited Radha Kalyani Hyderabad, India. Published by ICFAI University Press, India. Pp 153-163
  • Articles in Learned Journals

 

  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2006) “ Rape Within Marriage – The Matters Arising” Journal of Law & International Studies (2006) ed. Prof. Octave Hondegbe published by Hondegbe North American University, Republique du Benin.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2010) “ The Jurisprudence of African Criminal Justice System and its Lessons For Modernity” Published in India Socio-Legal Journal. Vol. XXXVI Edited by Prof. K.B. Agrawal, a publication of Indian institute of Comparative Law, Jaipur India.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2013) “Legislative Oversight Functions in Nigeria, Odyssey of Hunters Becoming the Hunted” – published in Actas Universitas Danubius, Juridica Vol. 9 No 2 (2013) (Swnvivua University of Galati, Romania).
  1. Amusa, K. O. (2014) “fact and Fiction About child’s Evidence in Nigeria published in International Organization of Scientific Research (IIOSR) Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 19 issue 2 (veraion3) ed. Muhammad Shahidul Islam, Islamiu University Bangladesh, e- ISSN:227-0787 avialable on www.iosrjournals.org
  1. Amusa, K. O. (2016) “The statutory protection of whistleblowers Under The Nigerian Freedom of Information Act – Issues, challenges and prospects.” Published in US – China Law Review, Vol. 13, No. 12 December 2016 (Serial Number 132). Abstracted/ Indexed in Goggle Scholar, Heinonline, W. S. Hein USA.
  1. Amusa, K. O. (2017) “Turning the Legislative Chambers to the Theatre of Violence: An Interrogation of parliamentary privileges and immunity in Nigeria” published in International Journal of Law and Policy Review (IJLPR) by The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, India.
  1. Amusa, K. O. (2017) “Non Justiciablity of Right to Education in Nigeria-Drawing Lessons From India” published in Amity Law Journal Vol. 2 No2 (2017) by Amity Unversity, Dubia, United Arab Emirate. / also published in International Journal of Legal Studies and Research Vol. 7 No 1 (2018) by The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, India.
  2. Amusa K.O. (2019) “Right to Dignity and Widespread Corruption in Developing Countries” presented at the Annual Conference of Law and Society Association, Washington DC, United States of America, June 7, 2019.

He has received commendation from several University Management and awards for his laudable impact in Law.

Area of Specialization

            Constitutional Law

            Law of Evidence

            Administrative Law

            Criminal Law

            Human Rights Law

           Current Research: Protection of whistle blowers under the Freedom of Information Act 2013

Foreign/International

  • Contibutions to Books and Monographs

 

  1. AMUSA, K.O. 2008) “The Use of Contempt Power and Freedom of Expression – The Nigerian Experience” in Contempt of Court Vs Free Expression edited Radha Kalyani Hyderabad, India. Published by ICFAI University Press, India. Pp 153-163
  • Articles in Learned Journals

 

  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2006) “ Rape Within Marriage – The Matters Arising” Journal of Law & International Studies (2006) ed. Prof. Octave Hondegbe published by Hondegbe North American University, Republique du Benin.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2010) “ The Jurisprudence of African Criminal Justice System and its Lessons For Modernity” Published in India Socio-Legal Journal. Vol. XXXVI Edited by Prof. K.B. Agrawal, a publication of Indian institute of Comparative Law, Jaipur India.
  1. AMUSA, K.O. (2013) “Legislative Oversight Functions in Nigeria, Odyssey of Hunters Becoming the Hunted” – published in Actas Universitas Danubius, Juridica Vol. 9 No 2 (2013) (Swnvivua University of Galati, Romania).
  1. Amusa, K. O. (2014) “fact and Fiction About child’s Evidence in Nigeria published in International Organization of Scientific Research (IIOSR) Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 19 issue 2 (veraion3) ed. Muhammad Shahidul Islam, Islamiu University Bangladesh, e- ISSN:227-0787 avialable on www.iosrjournals.org
  1. Amusa, K. O. (2016) “The statutory protection of whistleblowers Under The Nigerian Freedom of Information Act – Issues, challenges and prospects.” Published in US – China Law Review, Vol. 13, No. 12 December 2016 (Serial Number 132). Abstracted/ Indexed in Goggle Scholar, Heinonline, W. S. Hein USA.
  1. Amusa, K. O. (2017) “Turning the Legislative Chambers to the Theatre of Violence: An Interrogation of parliamentary privileges and immunity in Nigeria” published in International Journal of Law and Policy Review (IJLPR) by The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, India.
  1. Amusa, K. O. (2017) “Non Justiciablity of Right to Education in Nigeria-Drawing Lessons From India” published in Amity Law Journal Vol. 2 No2 (2017) by Amity Unversity, Dubia, United Arab Emirate. / also published in International Journal of Legal Studies and Research Vol. 7 No 1 (2018) by The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, India.
  2. Amusa K.O. (2019) “Right to Dignity and Widespread Corruption in Developing Countries” presented at the Annual Conference of Law and Society Association, Washington DC, United States of America, June 7, 2019.

 

 

 

Other Activities within the University of Lagos

  1. Head, Department of Public Law, 2020 – 2023
  2. Acting Head, Department of Public Law, 2016-2018
  1. Coordinator Diploma in Criminal Justice Administration (August 2002–December 2005)
  2. Coordinator LLM Programme (2008-2012)
  3. Member Admission Committee, School of Postgraduate Studies – 2009-2012
  4. Member Faculty of Law Curriculum Committee 2010
  5. Member Faculty of Law Information Technology Committee 2010
  6. Member University Students Disciplinary Committee 2010
  7. Students’ Course Adviser 1999 till date
  8. Member Fact Finding panel Abscondment from Duty involving Mr. Adekogbe Isiaka Abiodun (Chief clerical officer in the Dean’s office, Faculty of Pharmacy) November/December, 2014
  9. Member, Students’ Disciplinary Board, 2011
  10. Member, Post Graduate Students’ Disciplinary Committee 2009
  11. Member, Investigative Panel on Investigation of Fraud leveled Against Dr. Avwokeni of the Dept. of Accounting 2017.
  12. Member, Unilag Neighborhood Committee 2016
  13. Member, Centre for Social Research and Advocacy Board 2016 till date.
  14. Author Module Writing of PAD323 (Administrative Law) For Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos- 2015

Activities Within Kola Daisi University:

  1. Professor and Dean – 2024 – (Sabbatical)
  2. Adjunct Professor – 2022 – 2024

 

Other Activities in other Universities

  1. External Examiner Department of Public Law, Olabisi Onabanjo University 2009-2012
  2. External Examiner College of Law, Igbinedion University Okada Benin 2010-2012
  3. External moderator, School of Law, National Open University 2014- 2018
  4. External Examiner Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, University of Ibadan 2015-2017
  5. External Examiner, Department of Public Law, University of ibadan 2023 – till date.

 

            Other Activities Outside normal Professional Work

  1. Member, Constitution Review Committee, Oyo State (2012)
  2. Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
  3. Member, Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)
  4. Member, Academic Staff University (ASUU)
  5. Member, Lions Club Mokola District Ibadan.

 

State. He was the pioneer Editor-in-Chief of the Adeleke University Law Journal (AULJ)

He is currently the Dean, Faculty of  Law, KolaDaisi University, Ibadan.

He has trained, mentored and graduated several LL.B (Hons), MSc and Ph.D. students.

Dissertation or thesis

A Critical Appraisal of Derogation Provisions from Fundamental Human Rights Provisions in 1999 Nigeria Constitution – Ph.D. Thesis 2008.

 

A Critical Appraisal of African Juristic Thought and the lessons it has for Mainstream Western Jurisprudence – M.Phil. Thesis 2002.