Ajirioghene Imah
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye and Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the Substantive and Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, formerly Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH).
The Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who made this known said the appointment of the substantive Vice-Chancellors for the University by the Governor is in line with LASUSTECH Law, 2021, which is aimed at ensuring that there is no void in the institution’s leadership, while necessary stability is maintained for the growth of the institution in tandem with the vision of its founding fathers.
Okunola, while wishing the new appointees well in their new posts, urged them to demonstrate a high level of dedication, diligence, and selflessness in the discharge of their duties to justify the confidence and trust reposed in them by the Governor of the State.
The letter read in part, “I am pleased to convey the approval of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State of your appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH) for a single term of 5 years with effect from 25th May, 2023 to 25th May, 2028.
”In appointing you, the State Government expects you to demonstrate a high-level dedication, diligence and selflessness in the discharge of your duties to justify the confidence and trust reposed in you by Mr. Governor”, it added.
Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo, LASUSTECH newly appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) is a professor of Health Education in the Department of Physical and Health Education, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo.
Until her new appointment, she was the Chairman of the Students Disciplinary Committee, Lagos State University and the Coordinator of the University’s SEED Care Project.
On the other hand, Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye, the new LASUSTECH Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is a Professor of Entomology from the same University (LASU).
He obtained his first degree (B.Sc) in Zoology from Lagos State University, and thereafter, proceeded to the University of Lagos, Akoka for his M.Sc and PhD respectively. He is a frontline trainer in Biosafety and Biosecurity Risk (Biorisk) Management.