By Ghazali Ibrahim
Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has appointed the Alara of Ilara, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, as the 6th Chancellor of the institution.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr Emmanuel A. Fanu, on Sunday.
According to the statement, the appointment follows “the completion of the tenure of Professor Gbolahan Elias, SAN, who served meritoriously as the 5th Chancellor of the University.”
The government and the university community expressed appreciation for his contributions and “the dignity with which he represented the University throughout his tenure.”
The statement noted that 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.”
Oba Ogunsanwo’s appointment is for “a single term of Five (5) years, effective from Friday, 13th February 2026, and is renewable once.”
Welcoming the new Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor “warmly congratulate HRM Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo on this distinguished appointment” and expressed optimism about “his impactful leadership in advancing the vision and mission of Lagos State University.”
