The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has expressed excitement over the appointment of Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo as the 10th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Badejo, a Professor of Counselling Psychology, was appointed as LASU’s 10th Substantive and third female Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday, 9th September 2026, following a rigorous selection process.
In a congratulatory telephone conversation, the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Olatunji-Bello, described Professor Badejo as a worthy successor who is well positioned to lead Lagos State University into its next phase of growth and development.
She expressed confidence that, given Professor Badejo’s impressive record of scholarship, extensive experience in university administration and international exposure, she would provide excellent leadership for the University, adding that she was leaving LASU in capable hands.
Distinguished Professor Olatunji-Bello also assured her successor of her full support in whatever capacity may be required, reaffirming her lifelong commitment to the continued success and advancement of the LASU project.
Olatunji-Bello, a Professor of Physiology and the University’s second female Vice-Chancellor, is set to complete her single five-year tenure on Saturday, 19th September 2026, after an administration widely acknowledged for ushering in unprecedented development across all facets of the University.
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