Professor Badejo, The Newly Appointed LASU’s VC
The Lagos State Prominent Indigenes Platform has commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, over the appointment of Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU).
Professor Badejo will succeed Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who is retiring after completing her five-year tenure.
In a statement issued in Lagos yesterday and signed by the group’s leader, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, the indigenes commended the process that culminated in Professor Badejo’s appointment, describing it as transparent, credible and merit-driven.
The group said: “We warmly congratulate the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on the successful appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor for our prestigious Lagos State University (LASU).
“We monitored the selection process very closely and are pleased to affirm that it was 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, SAN, particularly Dr. Aderemi Desalu, mni, whose integrity, sound principles and commitment to excellence are widely acknowledged.”
The group noted that Professor Badejo, née Faji, emerged as the successful candidate from among three distinguished scholars, all of whom it described as prominent indigenes of Lagos State.
It said her appointment was particularly significant because she would be succeeding another distinguished female scholar, Professor Olatunji-Bello, as Vice-Chancellor of the university.
“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.
The group also expressed the hope that LASU would continue to make progress and excel in academic delivery under the new administration.