Group applauds Sanwo-Olu for appointing Badejo as LASU VC

A group, the Lagos State Prominent Indigenes Platform, has applauded the appointment of Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU).

She will take over from Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who is retiring after completing her five- year term.
In a strongly worded statement by the group in Lagos yesterday, and signed by Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, the group described  Sanwo-Olu’s appointment as transparent, credible and merit-driven.

“We understand that the candidate adjudged to be the best and most qualified was ultimately appointed.
“This commendable outcome reflects the sterling qualities of the distinguished individuals appointed to the Governing Council of LASU under the chairmanship of Mr B.K. Ogalla, particularly Dr Aderemi Desalu, whose integrity, sound principles and commitment to excellence are widely acknowledged.”

The group noted that among the three prominent scholars—all distinguished Lagos State indigenes—Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo (née Faji) emerged as the successful candidate following a selection process that “we consider credible and transparent.”

“We are pleased that Professor Badejo, a woman, will take over the helm of affairs from Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, another distinguished woman, who will be retiring from LASU upon the completion of her five-year tenure.

“We warmly congratulate the incoming Vice-Chancellor and wish her a successful, impactful and highly productive tenure.

“We trust that, under her leadership, LASU will attain even greater academic excellence, strengthen its global reputation and rank among the leading universities in Nigeria, Africa and the world,” the group stated.

It wished that Lagos State University would continue to progress and excel in its academic delivery.