Sanwo-Olu appoints Ogala as Chairman LASU Governing Council
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of a former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babatunde Ogala (SAN), as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU).
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Oluwayemisi. A, on Friday.
According to the statement, the appointment underscores the state government’s commitment to strengthening institutional governance and enhancing the quality of education in state-owned tertiary institutions.
Other members appointed to the new Governing Council include Mr. Oluseyi Badmus, Mr. Bode Makanjuola, Mrs. Mojisola Tolagbe Taiwo, Prof. Shaffudeen Amuwo, Alhaji Rafiu Adisa Ebiti (FCA), Ms. Kofo Durosimi-Etti, Dr. Farouk Gumel, Mrs. Adenike Akanbi (FCA), Mr. Biodun Hundeyin, and Dr. Remi Desalu.
The appointments take effect from Friday, October 31, 2025.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, on behalf of the management and entire university community, congratulated the newly constituted members and wished them a successful tenure.
She expressed optimism that the new Council would make invaluable contributions toward advancing the university’s institutional goals and consolidating its reputation for academic excellence.
