Lagos State Governor Appoints New Deputy Vice-Chancellors for LASUSTECH; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye and Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).
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Lagos State Governor Appoints New Deputy Vice-Chancellors for LASUSTECH
The appointments, which were announced by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a letter dated July 5, 2023, are in line with the LASUSTECH Law, 2021. The law provides for the appointment of two substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellors, one for Academics and one for Administration.
Professor Denloye, the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), is a Professor of Entomology from Lagos State University (LASU). He has a PhD in Zoology from LASU and is a frontline trainer in Biosafety and Biosecurity Risk (Biorisk) Management.
Professor Oladipupo, the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), is a Professor of Health Education from LASU. She has a PhD in Health Education from LASU and was the Chairman of the Students Disciplinary Committee and Coordinator of the University’s SEED Care Project.
The appointments of Professor Denloye and Professor Oladipupo are effective from May 25, 2023, and will last for a single term of five years.
In his letter, Mr. Muri-Okunola congratulated the new appointees and urged them to demonstrate a high level of dedication, diligence, and selflessness in the discharge of their duties. He also urged them to let their past experiences, track record of excellence, and high academic pedigrees impact positively on the growth of LASUSTECH.
The appointments of Professor Denloye and Professor Oladipupo follow 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 LASUSTECH.
The appointments are expected to bring stability and continuity to the leadership of LASUSTECH and to help the university achieve its goals.
