Gani Odutokun (1946-1995) was a contemporary Nigerian painter who is known for his contributions and nurturing of artists in the Zaria Art Society. His works include wall murals, paintings and book cover designs. He graduated from the college with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Fine Arts in 1975 and 1979. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, he joined the Fine Arts department of ABU as a graduate assistant.

Odutokun’s artworks are known for exploring the nature of life. His paintings tend to explore philosophical concepts about “accident and design”. His solo exhibitions include Fragments and The Seemingly Unbalanced Equilibrium, Some of his works also try to challenge Western expectations of African Art. At times, Odutokun included political commentary in his works. The 1988 painting “The King Shares a Joke with his General” alludes to the pretentious ideals of liberalism of Babangida.