LASU Gets New Vice-Chancellor as Badejo Resumes September 20

The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ayodeji Badejo, will assume office on September 20. The Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of the university’s Centre for Information and Public Relations, Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, disclosed this on Wednesday evening. Badejo, a professor of Guidance and Counselling, is expected to succeed Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, whose five-year tenure as Vice-Chancellor will end with her retirement. Thomas-Onashile said the appointment was made in line with the provisions of the Lagos State University Law, 2004, as amended. Badejo’s appointment was announced by the Lagos State Government through a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, following his selection by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Born on August 4, 1962, Badejo is a scholar in Guidance and Counselling and obtained both her PhD and Master of Education degrees in Guidance and Counselling from the University of Lagos. Her appointment comes as LASU prepares for a leadership transition following the completion of Olatunji-Bello’s tenure. The university said the new Vice-Chancellor will formally begin her tenure on September 20, in accordance with the applicable provisions governing the institution. Badejo’s academic background in Guidance and Counselling is expected to form part of her experience as she takes over the leadership of the university.

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