- His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Epe, has been formally invested as the 6th Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU).
- The ceremony was conducted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Lagos House in Ikeja, marking a significant transition in the university’s leadership.
- The Epe Kayokayo Festival Planning Committee, led by Barrister Bayo Saliu-Okulu, has issued a hearty congratulatory message, celebrating the monarch’s elevation as a point of immense pride for the entire Epe division.
The traditional and academic communities in Epe, Lagos State have been thrown into celebration following the official investiture of Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo as the Chancellor of Lagos State University.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the event, presided over by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his capacity as the Visitor to the University, took place on Tuesday at the Lagos House, Ikeja.
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This appointment places the Alara of Ilara at the helm of one of Nigeria’s most prestigious state owned tertiary institutions, a move seen as a blend of traditional wisdom and modern academic administration.
In a formal statement released on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Coordinator of the Epe Kayokayo Festival Planning Committee, Barrister Bayo Saliu-Okulu, extended the committee’s warmest felicitations to the monarch.
Saliu-Okulu noted that the historic honor is a clear testament to the Oba’s outstanding leadership qualities and his unwavering commitment to the development of the education sector.
He emphasized that the appointment is not just a personal victory for the King but a landmark achievement that brings great prestige to the Ilara Kingdom, the Epe community, and Lagos State as a whole.
The committee joined the broader LASU community and the state government in expressing optimism about the future of the university under the new Chancellor.
They noted that the monarch’s deep rooted interest in societal progress would likely translate into a tenure marked by academic excellence and global visibility for the institution.
The message highlighted the sense of pride felt by the people of Epe, who view the Kabiesi as a fitting representative of their values at such a high level of governance.
As Oba Ogunsanwo begins his journey as the 6th Chancellor, the Kayokayo Festival Committee offered prayers for a fruitful and impactful tenure.
They expressed hope that his time in office would steer the university toward unprecedented growth and international recognition.
The committee further prayed for the monarch’s good health and divine favor as he takes on the responsibility of guiding the affairs of the university.
This investiture remains a high point of the 2026 academic calendar in Lagos, reinforcing the collaborative relationship between traditional rulers and the state’s developmental institutions.
