- Professor Morufudeen Adeniyi Shittu appointed as the substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of LASUED
- He expresses gratitude to God, the university community, and key stakeholders for their support
- Commits to working under the A.C.H.I.E.V.E Agenda to promote excellence, unity, and institutional growth
Professor Morufudeen Adeniyi Shittu has been appointed as the substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), marking a significant milestone in the institution’s leadership structure.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a message of appreciation to the university community, Prof. Shittu expressed deep gratitude to God and acknowledged the collective support that led to his emergence.
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“With profound humility and a heart overflowing with gratitude, I begin by thanking Almighty God, the Most Gracious and Most Merciful, for granting me the strength, wisdom, and opportunity to serve our great institution. Without His divine guidance, none of these would be possible,” he said.
Describing the appointment as both a privilege and a responsibility, Prof. Shittu appreciated the university’s Senate, management, and staff for their confidence in him.
“I wish to extend my sincerest appreciation to every member of our great University community for the overwhelming support, encouragement, and goodwill that has accompanied this declaration to serve as the pioneer substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of our great university.
Your words of counsel, prayers, and confidence in my capacity to contribute to the continuous growth of our LASUED are deeply inspiring.”
He also paid tribute to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bilkis Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, for her leadership throughout the process.
“My heartfelt appreciation also goes to our highly esteemed Vice-Chancellor; Professor Bilkis Bidemi LAFIAJI-OKUNEYE whose unwavering support, exceptional leadership, and remarkable openness to this process have set a tone of transparency, fairness, and collective progress.
Her visionary guidance and the transformative A.C.H.I.E.V.E Agenda continue to inspire us all to strive for excellence and institutional greatness.”
Prof. Shittu commended Professor Melekeowei Premobowei Dele for his statesmanship in withdrawing from the race, describing it as an act of unity and maturity.
“I must in particular, acknowledge and commend my esteemed colleague and respected scholar, Professor Melekeowei Premobowei Dele, whose magnanimous decision to graciously withdraw from the contest reflects an uncommon spirit of collegiality, sacrifice, and genuine commitment to the stability and progress of our beloved institution.”
Looking ahead, the new DVC pledged to collaborate with the university’s leadership to strengthen the institution’s administrative and academic excellence.
“As we journey forward, I reaffirm my commitment to complementing and supporting our visionary Vice-Chancellor, under the guiding principles of the A.C.H.I.E.V.E Agenda.
Together, with the collective wisdom of the Senate, Governing Council, and Management, we shall strengthen our administrative frameworks, deepen academic excellence, and foster a climate of transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness that inspires both staff and students.”
He ended his message with a call to unity across the university community.
“In unity, we stand stronger. With service, we rise higher. With faith in our shared vision, we will ACHIEVE more for LASUED and for future generations of scholars and educators.”
Prof. Shittu’s appointment has been widely welcomed across the academic community as a step toward continued growth and excellence at LASUED.
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