Sanwo-Olu appoints Badejo new LASU VC
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Prof Ayodeji Badejo as the new LASU VC, succeeding the retiring Prof Ibijoke Olatunji-Bello. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-appoints-badejo-new-lasu-vc/
The Lagos State Government has officially appointed Prof Ayodeji Badejo, a professor of Guidance and Counselling, as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU). This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement released on Wednesday. Badejo, who was born on August 4, 1962, holds a Master of Education (MEd) and a PhD in Guidance and Counselling, both from the University of Lagos.
Her appointment comes after the retirement of Prof Ibijoke Olatunji-Bello, who served as LASU's Vice-Chancellor for five years, succeeding Sanwo-Olu's own appointment of her as the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor in 2021. This makes Badejo the second woman to hold the position in the state-owned university. During her tenure, LASU experienced a surge in demand from prospective students, with the university becoming the most sought-after institution in Nigeria in 2025, attracting over 70,000 candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Badejo's appointment follows similar trends, as she aims to continue the transformation of LASU into one of West Africa's leading universities by 2026.
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