Sanwo-Olu appoints substantive deputy Vice-chancellors for LASUSTECH

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye and Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the  Substantive and Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu.

The approval of the appointment was contained in a statement by the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.

According to Mr. Muri-Okunola, the appointment was in line with LASUSTECH Law, 2021, which is aimed at ensuring that there is no void in the institution’s leadership, while necessary stability is maintained for the growth of the institution in tandem with the vision of its founding fathers.

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While wishing the new appointees success in their new posts, Mr. Muri-Okunola beseeched them to demonstrate a high level of dedication. 

He also tasked them with diligence and selflessness in the discharge of their duties to justify the confidence and trust reposed in them by the Governor of the State.

He maintained that their past experiences, track record of excellence, and high academic pedigrees positively impact the growth of the University by joining hands with the Management to accelerate the pace of the University’s development.

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Mr. Muri-Okunola said the Vice-Chancellor’s appointment was conditional to their assets declaration at the Code of Conduct Bureau —urging them to complete the Code of Conduct documents which highlighted the expectations of the Government in respect of their new appointments.

Before he was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo was a professor of Health Education in the Department of Physical and Health Education, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. 

She was also the Chairman of the Students Disciplinary Committee, at Lagos State University, and the Coordinator of the University’s SEED Care Project.

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In the same vein, Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye, the new LASUSTECH Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) was a Professor of Entomology from LASU. He obtained his first degree (B.Sc) in Zoology from Lagos State University, and thereafter, proceeded to the University of Lagos, Akoka for his M.Sc and PhD respectively. He is a frontline trainer in Biosafety and Biosecurity Risk (Biorisk) Management.

Their appointment became necessary following the expiration of the tenures of Dr. Olumide Metilelu and Dr. Gbemavo Kolawole Godonu who have been in acting capacity as  Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Academic and Administration since the establishment of the University, the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Special Adviser on Education (OSAE), Mr. Adeniran  Kasali confirmed.