Sanwo-Olu names Alara of Ilara, Oba Ogunsanwo, as 6th Chancellor of LASU

The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara, as the sixth Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU).

A statement issued on Sunday by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Lagos State University, Emmanuel Fanu, said the appointment follows the completion of the tenure of Professor Gbolahan Elias, SAN, who served meritoriously as the fifth Chancellor of the university.

“The Lagos State Government and the entire university community appreciate his contributions to the university and the dignity with which he represented the institution throughout his tenure,” the statement read.

According to the statement, the appointment was made pursuant to the provisions of the Lagos State University Law 2004 (as amended), Chapter L69, Volume 7, Schedule 1, which empowers the Visitor to appoint the Chancellor of the university.

It added that the monarch’s appointment is for a term of five years, effective from Friday, February 13, 2026, and is renewable once.

“The Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor warmly congratulate HRM Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo on this distinguished appointment and look forward to his impactful leadership in advancing the vision and mission of Lagos State University,” the statement added.