Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Chairmen and Governing Council members for four State-owned tertiary institutions.
They are Lagos State University (LASU), Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Lagos State Polytechnic and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED).
In a statement signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri- Okunola, the Governor said the tenure of Office of the newly appointed Governing Council members would commence at the expiration of the tenures of the former Governing Councils. The tenure of Office of the Institutions’ Chief Executive Officers however shall remain as provided in relevant Laws.
The Head of Service noted that the tenure of the newly appointed Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Professor Gbolahan Elias, SAN, would become effective from 16 September 2020 when the tenure of the incumbent Chancellor, Justice George Oguntade would have expired.
Governor Sanwo-Olu thanked members of the outgoing Governing Councils for their commitment and meritorious service to the State.
While congratulating the newly appointed Governing Councils members, he expressed his appreciation and delight at the willingness of the new appointees to serve the State and help build on the achievements of the outgoing Councils.
He maintained that the newly appointed Governing Council Members had been carefully identified based on their individual track records in their respective professional fields, adding that he had no doubts about their capacity to move tertiary education in Lagos State to greater heights.
See the full list of the newly appointed Governing Council Members:
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY (LASU)
1. Prof.Gbolahan Elias, SAN – Chancellor
2. Prof. Adebayo Ninalowo – Pro-Chancellor/ Chairman
3. Prof. Shafiudeen Amuwo – Member
4. Mrs. Adenike Yomi-Faseun – Member
5. Dr. Adetugbobo Hakeem – Member
6. Mrs. Sule Tolani – Member
7. Mrs. Folasade Adesoye – Member
8. Mr. Karl Tokun Toriola – Member
9. Mr. Kunle Soname – Member
10. Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii – Member
11. Mr. Adebayo Akinsanya – Member
13. Mrs Morenike Williams – Member
14. Mr. Anuoluwapo Esho – Member
15. Mrs. Foluke Abdul-razaq – Member
ADENIRAN OGUNSANYA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (AOCOED)
1. Prof. Nuru Olasupo – Chairman
2. Mrs. Riskat Akiode – Member
3. Dr. Olaolu Mudashiru – Member
4. Mr Wole Ajifowoke – Member
The other tertiary Institutions include:
LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC
1. Prof. Rasheed Kola Ojikutu – Chairman
2. Dr. (Mrs.) Awonuga, Abiola Olawunmi – Member
3. Bldr. Saabi Olakunle Alaba – Member
4. Mr. Habeeb Aileru – Member
5. Prince Olusegun Ogunlewe – Member
6. Mrs. Iyabo Kuteyi – Member
MICHAEL OTEDOLA COLLEGE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (MOCPED)
1. Alhaja Sekinat Yusuf – Chairman
2. Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Perigrino – Member
3. Mrs Folashade Agbalajobi – Member
4. Hon. Toun Adediran – Member
5. Mr Johnbull Adebanjo – Member
6. Dr Waliu A. Ipaye – Member
