In a heartwarming display of appreciation and gratitude, the Lagos State University (LASU) past students’ union leaders, under the umbrella of Progressive Past Students’ Union Leaders paid a courtesy visit to the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello to honour them with award of excellence and achievement.
The delegation, comprising of former students’ union presidents, speakers of the parliament, and other executives, including the current Secretary of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Ikeja branch (Tiger Branch), converged in the Vice Chancellor’s office at the institution’s six-floor Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate building with words of praise for her outstanding leadership and contributions to the university’s growth and development.
Professor Olatunji-Bello, who has been at the helm of LASU since 2021, has implemented various initiatives aimed at enhancing the university’s academic excellence, infrastructure, and student welfare. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed, as evident in the accolades poured out by the past students’ union leaders.
Speaking during the visit, erstwhile speaker of the Students’ Parliamentary Council (SPC), Dr. Adebowale Oshineye, who is now a lecturer at the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH) Igbesa, Ogun State said, “We are here to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your exceptional leadership and vision. Your commitment to the growth and development of LASU has been inspiring, and we are proud to have you as our Vice Chancellor.”
The award of excellence and achievement, a beautifully crafted glass plaque, was presented to Professor Olatunji-Bello as a symbol of the group’s appreciation for her hard work and dedication.
“We hope that this award will serve as a reminder of our gratitude and appreciation for your leadership. We are confident that your continued leadership will take LASU to even greater heights,” said Ayodeji Olabiwonnu, current Secretary, Nigeria Bar Association, Ikeja branch (Tiger branch) and Managing Partner, The Legal Hub Partnership, a Nigerian full service law firm providing bespoke legal service and customised advisory to a global clientele.
The visit and award presentation also served as an opportunity for the past students’ union leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the university and its continued growth and development.
“We may have graduated, but our love and loyalty for LASU remain strong. We are committed to supporting the university in any way we can, and we look forward to continued partnership and collaboration.” said a former president of the union, Comrade Omisore Michael
Visibly touched by the gesture, Professor Olatunji-Bello expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the group for the award and their kind words. She said, “I am deeply humbled by this recognition, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this great institution. I look forward to continued collaboration and partnership with you people and other alumni, as we work together to take LASU to even greater heights.”
In attendance at the ceremony are the University Librarian, Dr. Omawunmi Orighomisan Makinde; Director of ICT, Prof. Enikuomehin Oluwatoyin and other staff members in the Vice Chancellor’s office.
