I am not sacking anybody, reinstated UNILAG VC says

 I am not sacking anybody, reinstated UNILAG VC says

By Emmanuel Awosika

Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who was recently reinstated as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, has dismissed reports stating he has plans to sack and punish some workers.

He disclosed this while addressing varsity workers for the first time since his reinstatement by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday.

Ogundipe was removed by the University’s Governing Council chaired by Dr. Wale Babalakin in controversial fashion following accusations of financial impropriety.

He said: “I have no intention to sack or punish any member of staff as have been speculated in some quarters. I have no list of workers that I want to sack or punish.

“You have invested years of your lives into this university. Let us be united. It is not about academic or non-academic staff; it is about UNILAG. Let us all work together and allow peace to reign. We are committed to moving the university forward.”

Ogundipe, who reiterated his commitment to the university, said he planned to make it a global brand.

“We will make the university a global brand. The management runs an open administration policy. I have not recklessly looted the university. Since 1996, I have held a number of positions here and I have not been found wanting. I am committed to giving my best to this university,” he stated.

The VC gave thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari and other stakeholders while commending acting VC Prof. Folasade Ogunsola for her leadership.

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