8th Outgoing LASU VC, Prof. Fagbohun Bids Farewell

Ex-Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, has expressed gratitude to the state government, university staff, and students for accepting his administration with open arms.

He showed forth his appreciation while giving his final speech, saying, “exactly five years ago, I made my way into this campus and you welcomed me with open arms.

On that day, I saw in your eyes – the zeal and hope for a better Lagos State University. And on that very day, I made a promise to every one of you that if we work together – there are no limits to what we can achieve.”

He said that the progress of the university has been feasible because everyone, including the students, agreed to work in unity.

Prof. Fagbohun said that the collective sacrifices and faith in building a better LASU built the institute in becoming a focal point for impactful research and innovations that could help shape the future of Lagos State, Nigeria, and the world at large.

He said, “To all members of staff who stood firm and believed that when the gates of our university remain open – then: our creativity and hard work can help us to unlock limitless potentials, grow our revenue base and give timely promotions and remunerations to everyone who deserves it – you all made this possible and history will forever celebrate your efforts and commitment.

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“To our world-class students who keyed into the vision and possibilities of what LASU could be even when the journey seemed improbable. There were a few times we showed passion and disagreed fiercely on certain issues that affect our community but even during these moments of exuberance – you reasoned with us and jealously guarded the overall interest of our university.

“Thank you for living up to our greatest ideals and for showing the world that our young people can break barriers when the system works for them.”

He lauded the President of the Federation, President Muhammadu Buhari, the incumbent governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his cabinet members for what he described as relentless support.

He further showed gratitude to Alumni of LASU, Federal Government agencies like the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), the National Universities Commission(NUC), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB), the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) amongst others.