Lagos govt approves new Governing Council for LASU

The Lagos State Government has announced the approval of a new Governing Council for the Lagos State University, LASU, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening the administration and academic excellence of the institution.

The approval was contained in a circular issued on Friday and signed by the Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro.

According to the statement, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given his assent to the appointment of an 11-member council that will oversee the strategic direction and governance of the state-owned university.

“In line with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s continuous efforts to enhance the quality of education across state-owned tertiary institutions, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has approved the membership of the Lagos State University Governing Council,” the circular stated.

The circular also directed all accounting officers to take note of the development and ensure the information receives adequate publicity across relevant institutions and departments.

The newly approved LASU Governing Council will be chaired by Mr Babatunde Ogala, SAN, a distinguished legal practitioner, capital market consultant, and business recovery expert.

Other members include Oluseyi Badmus, Bode Makanjuola, Mojisola Tolagbe Taiwo, Shaffudeen Amuwo, Rafiu Adisa Ebiti, Kofo Durosimi-Etti, Farouk Gumel, Adenike Akanbi, Biodun Hundeyin, and Remi Desalu.

Mr Ogala, who earned his law degree from the University of Jos in 1985 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986, brings extensive experience in legal and corporate governance.

He previously served as General Legal Adviser for Guardian Press Limited for five years and was an Associate Counsel at the Femi Okunnu Chambers.

Between 2007 and 2011, he also served as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, where he contributed significantly to legislative development in the state.