Wale Jagun
Prof. Badejo Ayodeji Olawunmi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU) by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu,
She will be taking over the leadership of the state university from Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji -Bello, whose five-year tenure is ending upon her retirement.
The appointment was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso.
The new VC holds a Ph.D. in Guidance and Counselling and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Guidance and Counselling, both from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The appointment forms part of the leadership transition at the institution following the expiration of Olatunji-Bello’s tenure.
The state government said the appointment was approved by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
