Sanwo-Olu inaugurates new LASU Governing Council

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday formally inaugurated the newly appointed Governing Council of Lagos State University, LASU, urging council members to demonstrate integrity and provide strong academic leadership.

The ceremony, held at Lagos House, Ikeja, was attended by senior government officials, university executives, and key stakeholders in the state’s tertiary education sector.

Governor Sanwo-Olu later shared highlights of the inauguration on his official Facebook page

Describing LASU as a cornerstone institution for nurturing young talent and promoting Lagos’ academic prominence globally, the governor expressed confidence in the council’s capacity to provide focused, principled, and visionary leadership.

“I am confident that this council will guide the university with integrity, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to excellence,” Sanwo-Olu said, emphasizing that effective governance is vital for the university’s sustained growth.

Among the dignitaries present were Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN; Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service, Olabode Agoro; and Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule.

LASU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and other senior university officials were also in attendance.

Governor Sanwo-Olu formally congratulated Babatunde Ogala, SAN, on his appointment as Chairman of the Governing Council.

Other members, including Remi Desalu, were sworn in and took their oaths of office during the event.

The governor highlighted that the new council will be tasked with steering LASU through reforms and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening academic standards, increasing research output, and improving student welfare.

“I look forward to witnessing LASU’s continued growth as a leading university in Nigeria and on the global stage,” he added.