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Prof. Oyedamola Oke appointed Lagos State University (LASU) |
Oke succeeds Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun (SAN), whose
five-year tenure ended today.
Mr Ademola Adekoya, the institution’s Head of Centre for
Information, Press and Public Relations, announced Oke’s choice on Monday..
Adekoya said that the members of the Senate of the
institution approved the appointment of Oke as the Acting Vice-Chancellor after
their voting process.
“Oke had over 61 votes while Prof.Elias Wahab, the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Academics) had 51 votes.
“His appointment is for 45 days according to a statement by
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu released on Jan.8.
“Prior to his appointment, Oke was the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of LASU, a Professor of Plant Pathology and
the former Dean, Faculty of Science,” he said.
In a statement released to the media, the former V-C, Prof.
Olanrewaju Fagbohun (SAN), urged the entire LASU community to support the
administration of whosoever would be his successor in office.
He also advised them to ensure that the rule of law and
justice continues to thrive in the institution.