Category: Unilag

Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola is the first female Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The Professor of Medical Microbiology, who at various times, was Provost of College of Medicine and Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, in this interview with IYABO LAWAL spoke on her plans, why federal universities must charge fees and the need to reposition the education sector to meet global trends. It has been five months since you assumed office, how has the journey been? IT has been eye opening, I have been in administration; I…

By Opeyemi Babalola    The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, has reappointed two of its deputy vice-chancellors, Prof Ayodele Atsenuwa, who is in charge of Development Services and Prof Lucian Chukwu (Management Services) for another two years.     The university’s spokesperson, Mrs Joke-Alaga Ibraheem, who made the disclosure in a statement said that the governing council of the university had confirmed their reappointments at its statutory meeting held on March 31.     She noted that their confirmation was sequel to their elections at a meeting…

 A Professor of Sociology at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Olufunlayo O. Bammeke, has advocated the urgent need for government to review existing laws and abrogate those which permit the abuse of women and children under any guise to prevent a tacit approval for violence against women and children.    She gave the admonition while delivering the 15th Inaugural Lecture of the institution in the 2021/2022 Academic Session at the J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.     In a jam-packed auditorium, Professor Bammeke gave insightful and…

By Opeyemi Babalola    Professor of Statistics, Abdur Rasheed Kola Ojikutu of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has taken a bow out of the university service.     The varsity Senate, on Wednesday,  honoured the Professor of Statistics having reached the mandatory age of 70.     In her remarks, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, FAS, on behalf of management, staff and students, congratulated Professor Ojikutu for his illustrious service to the university, and contributions to the body of knowledge.       The Vice-Chancellor prayed that God grants him good health, as…

Authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have been commended for the top-notch state of sporting facilities within the institution.   The President, Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), Mr. Emeka Ogbu, gave the commendation on Wednesday, when he led a team of NUGA Executives on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, FAS, at the Senate House. The courtesy visit of the NUGA Executive Committee Members preceded the Association’s Council Meeting at the NUGA secretariat in UNILAG. It was an opportunity for the new NUGA helmsman to…

*Biochemistry and Petroleum & Gas Engineering By Opeyemi Babalola      Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced that there will not be an admission of students to two programmes for the 2023 academic session.      The varsity’s registrar, Oladejo Azeez, who made the disclosure in a statement on the tertiary institution’s website, Monday, said, “All prospective UTME and Direct Entry candidates for the 2023 admission exercise should please note that the University of Lagos will not run two programmes, namely: Biochemistry and Petroleum & Gas Engineering.…

By Opeyemi Babalola     Dr. Dayo Duyile, who just bagged his PhD certificate during the 53rd convocation ceremonies at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has said that his ultimate ambition in life is to become a professor of journalism.     Dr. Duyile made the headlines some days ago when he was declared as the UNILAG’s oldest graduate to receive his doctorate degree at 83-year-old.      He was one of the reporters who witnessed and reported the official inauguration of the university in 1963.      Speaking…

*Yahaya, Kienka receive best PhD thesis Award. By Opeyemi Babalola       The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has disclosed her readiness to ensure the varsity becomes a solution centre.     She stated this in her address after she was robed the 13th Vice Chancellor of the 60-year-old institution as part of the activities for the institution’s 53rd convocation.       Prof. Ogunsola explained that she plans to make UNILAG future-ready and enhance the intellectual quality of our students.      She said, “We are committed to…