LASU, LASPOTECH, others Get New Governing Councils

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Chairmen and Governing Council members for  the state’s four -owned tertiary institutions namely Lagos State University (LASU) Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) 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 members of the Governing Councils would take effect from August 1, 2020, following the expiration of the tenures of the former Governing Councils. He also noted that the tenure of Office of the institutions’ chief executive officers shall remain as provided in relevant Laws.

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Muri-Okunola also explained that the tenure of the newly appointed Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Professor Gbolahan Elias, SAN, would become effective from September 16, 2020 when the tenure of the incumbent Chancellor, Justice George Oguntade would have expired.

While congratulating the newly appointed Governing Councils members, Sanwo-Olu thanked the outgoing members for their commitment and meritorious service to the state. He also thanked the new members for their willingness to serve the state and help in building on the achievements of the outgoing councils.

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He said  that  the newly appointed council members were 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.