The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has promised to ensure that the institution becomes a solution centre.
Speaking on Tuesday during her investiture as the
institution’s13th VC, Ogunsola explained that she plans to make UNILAG
future-ready and enhance the intellectual quality of our students.
She said, “We are committed to making UNILAG a solution
centre. My strategic plan is to make UNILAG future-ready, yielding inquiring
minds, discoveries, sound character, and a globally impactful workforce while
addressing the developmental needs of today which are centred around 10 core
goals.
“The ultimate goal is to enrich and enhance the quality of
our students to make them more intellectually nimble, competent not only for
national development but to shape the future.”
Ogunsola added that innovations in the university systems
would lead to the development of Nigeria.
“If Nigeria’s university system will be returned to its
rightful place as the lighthouse that inspires our development aspirations, we
must begin to think anew, roll up our sleeves, and walk the talk. This
renaissance in our country’s development will, by the grace of God, be inspired
by the innovation in its university systems in particular the University of
Lagos.
“We enjoin all stakeholders to come with us on this journey.
Let us become the knowledge and innovation hub of Africa and the world with our
own distinctive and unique flavour! I believe that we will be unbeatable!” she
said.
The Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission,
Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, congratulated Ogunsola for making history as the first
female VC of UNILAG.
Rasheed, who was represented by Dr Chris Maiayaki, said,
“The commission notes with excitement and a deep sense of fulfilment that
history is being made in the University of Lagos with the investiture of Prof
Folasade Ogunsola as the first female to occupy this exalted office after over
60 years of its establishment.
“While congratulating her and the entire University
community, we have cause to believe that her tenure will be marked by
significant achievements of national and international pride.”
The Pro-Chancellor of UNILAG, Dr Lanre Tejuoso, described
the appointment of Ogunsola as a divine decision, adding that she is an
excellent academic and amazon in her area of specialisation.
He said, “When the council decided on October 7, 2022, to
appoint her, I knew we made a divine decision. Eminent scholars applied for the
job, the selection process was seamless and transparent. She is an academic and
amazon in her area of specialisation. She was the first female Provost of the
College of Medicine, the first female DVC Management Services, first female
acting Vice-Chancellor. “
Eminent personalities at the event included the VC’s
husband, Mr Olusegun Ogunsola; her
mother, Justice Titilola Mabogunje (retd.); former President Olusegun Obasanjo;
Chairman Emeritus, Punch Nigeria Limited, Chief Ajibola Ogunshola; his wife,
Iyabo; Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe; and wife of former VC of the university,
Christie Ade-Ajayi.
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