Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that he will not interfere with the ongoing selection process for a substantive Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU).
Sanwo-Olu said this while receiving members of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) led by its chairman, Professor Samuel Edoumiekumo, at the Lagos House, Ikeja.
He said he does not have personal interest in who becomes the next VC of LASU.
He added that he has no intention to influence the process, stressing that due process will be followed.
“The process for the appointment of the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU) is ongoing and I can assure you that all the laws and due process that would lead to the appointment would be fully adhered to.
“I have no intention to interfere or have any interest in the choice of who would be vice chancellor. We have put in place committee made up of men and women of impeccable character that have distinguished themselves and are willing to do for us a good job,” he said.
Daily Trust reports that seven months after the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past Vice Chancellor of LASU, Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun, the institution is yet to get a successor for him.
The process of selecting a replacement for Fagbohun has so far been marred by controversies.
Sanwo-Olu, who promised adequate and continuous funding for state-owned tertiary institutions in Lagos State, also disclosed that plans were in top gear to establish two additional universities of technology and education in the State.
He further promised to assist the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities to get back the title documents of its property situated at Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island in Lagos, saying the property would be released to the Committee at no cost.
He also assured that the State Government will support the Committee on its forthcoming 60th anniversary celebration holding next year.
Earlier, Edoumiekumo commended Sanwo-Olu for his support as the Visitor to LASU.
He said the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities is desirous of working with key stakeholders to improve the Nigeria University system.
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