The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof Ayodeji Badejo, has unveiled an eight-point strategic agenda aimed at strengthening academic excellence, research, financial sustainability and the welfare of staff and students.
Badejo assumed office on Monday, September 21, 2026, becoming the 10th substantive Vice-Chancellor and the third female Vice-Chancellor of the university.
Her appointment was approved by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on September 10 for a five-year tenure.
The eight-point agenda, according to the new Vice-Chancellor, will provide the framework for her administration as it builds on the university's achievements while pursuing new opportunities for growth and institutional development.
The agenda focuses on academic excellence and quality assurance; research, innovation and global visibility; financial sustainability and resource mobilisation; and infrastructure and digital transformation.
Other pillars are staff welfare and industrial harmony; student welfare, mentorship and employability; governance, integrity and institutional visibility; and community engagement and societal impact.
Badejo unveiled the agenda in an appreciation message to members of the university community following her assumption of office.
She expressed appreciation to the university's management, Senate, staff, students, alumni, partners and other stakeholders for their support and goodwill.
The Vice-Chancellor said the reception she received underscored the importance of the responsibility entrusted to her at a significant period in the university's history.
“Your warm reception has reminded me that LASU is more than an institution; it is a community united by a shared history, a common purpose and a commitment to excellence,” she said.
Badejo pledged to serve with humility, integrity and dedication, while working with members of the university community to advance the institution's shared aspirations.
She stressed that the continued progress of the university would require the collective efforts of its stakeholders.
“As we begin this journey together, I look forward to your continued support, cooperation and constructive engagement. The progress of our University will be a collective endeavour building on our achievements, addressing our challenges and creating new opportunities for growth and excellence,” she said.
The Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the scale of the responsibility before her administration but expressed confidence in the strength and capacity of the LASU community.
“The responsibility before us is significant, but so is the strength of the LASU family. With faith, purpose and a shared commitment to excellence, we shall write another remarkable chapter in the story of Lagos State University,” she said.
She subsequently called on members of the university community to support her administration as it begins its five-year tenure.
“The journey has begun. The responsibility is ours. And the future is ours to build together,” she said.
Badejo succeeded Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, whose tenure ended on September 19, 2026.
The new Vice-Chancellor is a professor of Guidance and Counselling.
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