UNILAG new VC promises to make the school a solution centre
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, has pledged to make sure the college turns into a center for solutions.
Ogunsola gave a speech on Tuesday at her investiture as the institution's thirteenth vice chancellor, outlining her goals to prepare UNILAG for the future and improve the intellectual standard of our students.
"We are dedicated to make UNILAG a solution center," she declared. My strategy plan is to meet today's developmental demands, which are centered around ten main goals, while preparing UNILAG for the future by producing inquisitive minds, discoveries, morally upright people, and a workforce with a worldwide effect. The ultimate goal is to enrich and enhance the quality of our students to make them more intellectually nimble, competent not only for national development but to shape the future.”
Ogunsola added that innovations in the university systems would lead to the development of Nigeria.
“If Nigeria’s university system will be returned to its rightful place as the lighthouse that inspires our development aspirations, we must begin to think anew, roll up our sleeves, and walk the talk. This renaissance in our country’s development will, by the grace of God, be inspired by the innovation in its university systems in particular the University of Lagos.
“We enjoin all stakeholders to come with us on this journey. Let us become the knowledge and innovation hub of Africa and the world with our own distinctive and unique flavour! I believe that we will be unbeatable!” she said.
Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, commended Ogunsola on creating history by becoming the first female VC of UNILAG.
"The commission notes with excitement and a deep sense of fulfillment that history is being made in the University of Lagos with the investiture of Prof. Folasade Ogunsola as the first female to occupy this exalted office after more than 60 years of its establishment," said Rasheed, who was represented by Dr. Chris Maiayaki.
"We have reason to anticipate that her term will be marked by substantial achievements of national and worldwide pride," the statement continued, "while applauding her and the entire University community."
The Pro-Chancellor of UNILAG, Dr Lanre Tejuoso, described the appointment of Ogunsola as a divine decision, adding that she is an excellent academic and amazon in her area of specialisation.
He said, “When the council decided on October 7, 2022, to appoint her, I knew we made a divine decision. Eminent scholars applied for the job, the selection process was seamless and transparent. She is an academic and amazon in her area of specialisation. She was the first female Provost of the College of Medicine, the first female DVC Management Services, first female acting Vice-Chancellor. “
The VC's husband, Mr. Olusegun Ogunsola, her mother, Justice Titilola Mabogunje (ret. ), former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chairman Emeritus of Punch Nigeria Limited, Chief Ajibola Ogunshola, his wife, Iyabo, Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe, and Christie Ade-Ajayi, the wife of the former VC of the university, were prominent figures present
References
Punchng, 'New VC promises to make UNILAG solution centre' (online, 2023) <https://punchng.com/new-vc-promises-to-make-unilag-solution-centre/>.
