LASU Inaugurates 37th Student Union's Leadership, Calls For Responsible Unionism

Lagos State University (LASU) has inaugurated its 37th Students’ Union (LASUSU) Executive Council and Students’ Parliamentary Council (SPC), with the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello charging the new student leadership to embrace responsible unionism, protect students’ interests and work collaboratively with the University Management to sustain peace and stability on campus.

The new leadership, led by Comrade Rufai Akanni Obipehin as LASUSU President and Honourable AbdulRahman Temidayo Imam as Speaker of the Students’ Parliamentary Council, took the oath of office alongside other members of the Executive Council and Parliament at a swearing-in ceremony held last Thursday, 27th August 2026, at the Femi Gbajabiamila Conference Hall on the Ojo main campus of the university 

Congratulating the newly inaugurated leaders, the Vice-Chancellor urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by the student body by demonstrating maturity, patience and sound judgement in handling issues. 

She stressed that effective student unionism should complement the efforts of the University Management, promote constructive engagement, and provide a reliable channel of communication between the University and its students.

Distinguished Professor Olatunji-Bello further charged the new administration to make student welfare a priority while supporting the University’s efforts to combat indecent dressing, cultism and all forms of sexual and gender-based violence. 

She emphasised the need for collective commitment to creating a safe, respectful and conducive environment where students can pursue their academic goals without fear.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed optimism that the new administration would make a positive impact during its tenure, urging the leaders to uphold the values of responsible leadership and place the overall interests of the University above personal considerations.

She also commended the immediate past LASUSU executives and parliamentarians, led by Comrade Adebayo Peter Kayode (APK), for their service and successful tenure,  encouraging the new administration to build on their achievements and further strengthen the relationship between the student body and the University Management.

The inauguration marks the beginning of a new chapter in LASUSU’s leadership, as the newly sworn-in executives and parliamentarians assume their respective responsibilities to represent students and contributing to the growth and development of Lagos State University.