On Saturday, workers and students’ union leaders in Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, expressed their views on the appointment of Prof. Ibironke Olatunji-Bello as the new Vice-Chancellor by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
In a statement on Thursday in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Governor had announced the approval of the appointment of the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the state-owned university.
Olatunji-Bello’s appointment followed her recommendation by the Joint Committee of Council and Senate of LASU following the LASU Law, Cap 169 Vol 7, Laws of Lagos State.
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The Chairman, Non-Academic Staff of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), LASU Chapter, Mr Moruf Sanni, said that the union members were happy with the appointment of Olatunji-Bello.
Sanni told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Olatunji-Bello had been tested, trusted and proven to be qualified when she was an acting Vice-Chancellor.
“I believe by God’s Grace, she will continue with the good work done by the former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun,’’ he said.
Mr Seyi Lawal, Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), LASU Chapter, said they had waited for a long time to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor in LASU.
Lawal said that staff members of the institution were happy and ready to work with the new Vice-Chancellor to attract more progress for LASU.
Prof. Adeleke Fakoya, the Chairman of Liberators Group (comprising concerned professors in LASU), said they were expecting more development and progress with the new VC.
Fakoya lauded the achievements of the former Vice-Chancellor, expressing optimism that the appointment of the new VC would herald continuous progress in the University.
“Unfortunately, she will have to start from scratch because about six months ago, LASU was rated as the second-best university in Nigeria, but as of now, we are not even among one to 20th best universities.
“She should encourage and dialogue with the unions in LASU not to have any strike and take everyone as one big family,” he said.
The President of LASU Student Union (LASUSU), Badmus Uthman, said that they wanted the new vice-chancellor to carry along both students and staff to create more development and opportunities in the institution.
Uthman called for the students’ opening of the students’ union arcade immediately after the resumption of the new Vice-Chancellor.
Ademola Adekoya, the Coordinator, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, LASU, stated that Prof. Oyedamola Oke, on behalf of the management, had congratulated Olatunji-Bello on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure in office.
Olatunji-Bello, a Professor of Physiology, was acting Vice-Chancellor of the University between January and October 2011. (NAN)
