Sanwo-Olu inaugurates governing council for LASU

Lagos State Governor,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Sir David Olabanji Sunmoni, a veteran accountant, as the new Pro-chancellor and chairman of the reconstituted Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU).

His selection came about seven weeks after the governor had dissolved the Prof. Nurudeen Ninalowo-led Governing Council on the recommendation of the Visitation Panel that probed the crisis surrounding the selection of substantive vice chancellor for the school.

The appointment of new Ccouncil members followed the recommendation of the Prof. Bamitale Omole-led panel, which also advised the governor to order a fresh selection process for the substantive VC.

Sanwo-Olu, however, returned 12 other officials, who served in the previous council.

The 13-member council was inaugurated at the State House in Alausa, on Thursday, where the governor disclosed that there were wide consultations with the stakeholders before the members were selected.

He said one of the urgent responsibilities before the new council was to activate the process for the appointment of a new VC.

Sanwo-Olu asked the council members to strictly adhere to due process, extant laws of the school and be fair to all contenders.

He said, “Inauguration of new Governing Council for the Lagos State University signals a new chapter of progress and resolution of issues surrounding the appointment of a substantive vice chancellor for the university.

“As the supreme governing authority of the university, I charge you to give top priority to implementation of quality policies and programmes that will accelerate the pace of development and growth of the university.

“One of the key responsibilities of the council which requires your urgent attention is the activation of the process for the appointment of a new vice chancellor for the university. In performing this responsibility, I urge you to be guided by the lessons from past events and ensure strict adherence to relevant laws, guidelines and procedures.”