Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University
| Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University | |
|---|---|
 Logo of Lagos State University | |
since January 6, 2016 | |
| Type | Educational |
| Nominator | LASU Governing Council |
| Appointer | Governor of Lagos State |
| Term length | Single term of 5 years[1] |
| Precursor | John Obafunwa |
| First holder | Folabi Olumide |
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University is the executive head of the University.[2] Upon the VC's appointment by the Governor of Lagos State,[3] the VC has the overall responsibility for the policy and administration of the University. Professor Oyedamola Oke currently serves as the acting VC of Lagos State University, since January 11, 2021 to replace Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun who left office on January 10th, 2020.[4]
Past Vice-Chancellors
- Folabi Olumide (1983–1988)
- Jadesola Akande (1989–1993)
- Enitan Bababunmi (1993–1996)
- Fatiu Ademola Akesode (1997–2001)
- Abisogun Leigh (2001–2005)
- Abdul Lateef A. Hussein (2005–2011)
- John Obafunwa (2011–2015)
- Olanrewaju Fagbohun (2016-2021)
References
- ^ "Ambode converts LASU to residential campus, approves 70yr retirement age for Profs". Vanguard Newspaper. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ Belo-Osagie Kofoworola; Adeleye Oluwatoyin; Clement Mojisola; Adejo David (21 January 2016). "Stakeholders chart road map for LASU VC". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "LASU gets new vice chancellor". Premium Times. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "LASU gets new Acting VC". Premium Times.