The Lagos State Government has approved a new 11-member Governing Council for Lagos State University (LASU), aiming to strengthen governance and academic excellence.

• Approval & Announcement:
  • Approval issued in a circular signed by Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro.
  • Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave assent to the appointments.
  • Circular directed accounting officers to publicize the development across institutions and departments.
• Council Leadership:
  • Chairman: Mr. Babatunde Ogala, SAN, a legal practitioner, capital market consultant, and business recovery expert.
  • Mr. Ogala’s background:
    • Law degree from University of Jos (1985)
    • Called to Nigerian Bar (1986)
    • Former General Legal Adviser at Guardian Press Limited
    • Associate Counsel at Femi Okunnu Chambers
    • Member of Lagos State House of Assembly (2007–2011)
• Council Members:
  • Oluseyi Badmus
  • Bode Makanjuola
  • Mojisola Tolagbe Taiwo
  • Shaffudeen Amuwo
  • Rafiu Adisa Ebiti
  • Kofo Durosimi-Etti
  • Farouk Gumel
  • Adenike Akanbi
  • Biodun Hundeyin
  • Remi Desalu

The new council is expected to guide the strategic direction and governance of LASU, in line with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s push to enhance the quality of state-owned tertiary institutions.