He is Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom in Epe Division of Lagos.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Visitor to the school, presided over the ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Alausa, where the traditional ruler was invested and sworn in.

The investiture was attended by members of the institution’s Governing Council, management and traditional rulers.

The law setting up the university empowers the Visitor to appoint chancellor, who shall hold office for five years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a second and final term of five years.

Sanwo-Olu, exercising the power conferred on him by Section 1 of the first Schedule of the Lagos State University Law of 2004 (as amended), appointed Ogunsanwo to succeed Prof. Gbolahan Elias, SAN, who completed his term.

Ogunsanwo, former chairman of Lagos State Inland Revenue Service, LIRS, became the first traditional ruler to hold the position in LASU.

Sanwo-Olu said the choice of Ogunsanwo as the school chancellor represented a convergence of tradition and modernity essential for sustainable progress of the academic institution.

He said the appointment reflected the recognition of traditional institution’s relevance in governance, social cohesion and moral leadership.

The governor said the traditional ruler possessed a sterling track record of service, noting that Ogunsanwo’s commitment to community development, and his embodiment of integrity and cultural heritage made him qualified for the role.

Sanwo-Olu said: “This appointment is both deliberate and historic. For the first time since the establishment of Lagos State University, a traditional ruler has been entrusted with the exalted office of chancellor. The appointment is deliberate because it reflects our recognition of the enduring relevance of traditional institutions in governance, social cohesion, and moral leadership.

“Oba Ogunsanwo’s emergence represents a convergence of tradition and modernity, which is an essential alignment for a society seeking sustainable progress. The office of the chancellor occupies a unique and revered place in the life of the university. It is a position that symbolises continuity, dignity, and the enduring values upon which the institution is built. Beyond its ceremonial significance, the chancellor serves as a moral compass, a custodian of tradition, and an ambassador of the university’s ideals.”

Sanwo-Olu charged the new chancellor to uphold the dignity and traditions of the university, while promoting unity among the school’s governing organs.

The governor told the chancellor that the public’s expectation of him was to sustain LASU’s position as a citadel of excellence producing academically sound, ethically grounded and socially responsible graduates.

The university, Sanwo-Olu urged the chancellor, must continue to serve as a hub for policy-relevant research and a strategic partner in advancing solutions to contemporary challenges.

The governor said: “This investiture marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of LASU. It is a chapter that, we are confident, will be defined by stability, growth and renewed prestige.

“We will continue to provide the enabling environment necessary for the university to thrive, while also expecting the highest standards of performance and accountability from all stakeholders.”

Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hon. Tolani Sule, described Ogunsanwo’s appointment as “a fusion of intellect, heritage and higher learning”, stressing that the chancellor would leverage his experience and connections to enable the university meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global knowledge.

Sule said: “Kabiyesi comes at a critical and exciting time in the history of this great institution. The expectations are high, but so too is the confidence we repose in his leadership. His appointment brings forth a rare blend of traditional authority and modern insight that will undoubtedly strengthen the moral, cultural, and intellectual fabric of the university.”

In his acceptance remarks, Ogunsanwo, who is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Business Administration at LASU, promised to work harmoniously with the Visitor, the Governing Council and the university management to strengthen the values and traditions defining the aspirations of the school.

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The stakeholders, in their reactions, described the narratives, which appeared in a national newspaper, as a desperate attempt to hoodwink other contenders into dropping their ambitions.

They further asserted that any such game plan is “dead on arrival,” noting that the amended Electoral Act is very clear on how consensus candidates can emerge.

The controversial report had suggested that party leaders settled on the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat; the Senator representing Ogun West, Olamilekan Adeola (known as Yayi); and the Senator representing Oyo South, Sharafadeen Alli, as the consensus choices for their respective states.

Reacting to the report, Dr. Akin Ogunsanwo dismissed the story as the antics of politicians who are afraid of a transparent party process.

He clarified that, contrary to the report’s claims, the president was not even physically present at the meeting where these agenda were discussed.

Ogunsanwo expressed disappointment that a courtesy visit to felicitate with the president after Ramadan was being used to spin what he termed “toxic reports” designed to dissuade other aspirants.

In his reaction, Mr. Adio Opeloyeru from Abeokuta noted that discerning minds could easily detect the fault lines in the story.

He argued that President Tinubu would not involve himself in such a scheme without the input of state party leaders and the aspirants themselves.

Opeloyeru specifically criticised the interference of Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, whom he accused of aggressively pushing for the acceptance of Senator Adeola in Ogun State.

He said, “While I will not talk of their permutations for other states, I am very specific that their thinking for Ogun State is not feasible. I see this as a continuation of the agenda of the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele for Ogun State. He was in the state recently where he practically begged people to accept his friend, Yayi as indigene of the state and allow him as consensus candidate for the party.”

He said, “We all know the reactions that trailed his interference in Ogun State politics even from our highly revered deputy governor, Alhaja Noimot, and other stakeholders from the state.”

He also dismissed claims regarding Governor Dapo Abiodun’s succession plans as a “charade,” noting that the governor had not discussed such matters with anyone and that the permutations regarding Ogun Central were logically inconsistent.

“The story was a spin to give the impression that Governor Abiodun has been coerced to accept Yayi as consensus candidate and drop any plan he has on his own. It is laughable.”

Also, Ogun West Renaissance Movement, OWRM, issued a statement through its coordinator, Amos Adegbite, rejecting what they termed the “orchestrated plans” to impose an “imported politician” on the Yewa people.

Despite the fact that one of their own was named in the report, the group insisted that they would only endorse a candidate through a democratic process at the appropriate time.

They maintained that the people’s eyes are “very clear” and they would not be coerced by external efforts to foist a candidate on the state, ultimately reaffirming their commitment to a fair and open primary.

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The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, LASU, Mr Emmanuel Fanu, on Sunday in Lagos.

Fanu said the appointment was for a single tenure of five years.

He said Sanwo-Olu, the state’s governor who is also visitor of the institution, made the appointment in pursuant to the provisions of the LASU Law 2004.

“The appointment is made in pursuant to the provisions of the LASU Law 2004, as amended, Chapter L69, Volume 7, Schedule 1, which empowers the visitor to appoint the chancellor of the university.

“His majesty’s appointment is for a single term of five years, effective from February 13 and it is renewable once.

“The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, warmly congratulates the new chancellor on this distinguished appointment.

“She looks forward to his impactful leadership in advancing the vision and mission of LASU,” he said.

He noted that the appointment followed the completion of the tenure of Prof. Gbolahan Elias, who served meritoriously as the fifth Chancellor of the institution.

“The Lagos State Government and the entire university community appreciates his contributions to the school and the dignity with which he represented the institution throughout his tenure,” he said.

Source: NAN

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