PAST STUDENTS UNION LEADERS AND PROGRESSIVES VISIT VC; COMMEND LASU TRANSFORMATION UNDER HER LEADERSHIP
As Lagos State University (LASU) continues its steady ascent to the pinnacle of Nigeria’s public universities, accolades have continued to pour in for the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, whose leadership has been pivotal to the institution’s remarkable progress.
The latest commendation came from a group of former students’ union leaders and progressives from LASU – spanning from 2003 to the present – who visited the Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday, 5th March 2025, at her office on the 6th floor of the Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building.
During the visit, the former student leaders praised Prof. Olatunji-Bello’s transformational leadership, which has significantly elevated the university’s standing in just a few years.
On behalf of the group, Comrade Dr Adebowale Oshineye, a former Speaker of the LASU Students Parliamentary Council, lauded the Vice-Chancellor for her ability to effectively manage the diverse interests within the university. “You have transformed our university from what it was in our time to a globally recognised institution today. The progress is almost beyond belief. Your intellectual prowess demonstrates that we only have two higher institutions —LASU and others.”
He added that “Your remarkable contributions across all areas of development can not be overstated in LASU’s history.”
Comrade Omisore Michael, the 16th President of LASUSU, echoed these sentiments, emphasising that the visit was a gesture of support and appreciation for the Vice-Chancellor’s exceptional work.
Comrade Ayodele Olabiwonninu, Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (Ikeja Branch) and former union executive, led the group in presenting a plaque to the Vice-Chancellor in recognition of her transformative leadership and the progress seen at LASU.
The accolades were concluded by Comrade Ayodele Olatunde, Convener of the group, and the 16th Speaker of the Students’ Parliamentary Council, who reaffirmed the group’s commitment to supporting the success of the Vice-Chancellor’s administration.
In her response, Prof. Olatunji-Bello credited her success to God’s guidance and the support of the university community. “Our achievements are a gift from God; there’s nothing extraordinary about it. When you have God on your side, you can achieve anything. I am blessed with both God’s favour and the support of the university community, and together, we succeed,” she said.
The Vice-Chancellor expressed gratitude to the group and encouraged them to embrace leadership values in their respective endeavors. “You have witnessed the challenges of LASU , you are now witnessing its transformation, and I believe you will see it when LASU reaches its peak. Learn from the past and from those who have led before you. It is through learning from their successes and mistakes that you will become successful leaders,” she advised.
The visit was attended by senior officials, including the University Librarian, Dr Omawunmi Makinde, and the Director of ICT, Prof. Toyin Enikuomehin, among others.
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