Unilag First Female VC pledges to make Varsity A Solution Centre

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof Folasade Ogunsola has stated her commitment to making the Lagos based institution a solution centre, with her strategic plan to making students of UNILAG future-ready with global relevance.

Speaking on Tuesday during her investiture as the 13th VC, Ogunsola said “We are committed to making UNILAG a solution centre. My strategic plan is to make UNILAG future-ready, yielding inquiring minds, discoveries, sound character, and a globally impactful workforce while addressing the developmental needs of today which are centred around 10 core goals.

Happing on the stance innovation plays in development, envisages a ‘renaissance’ for corporate development urging on stakeholders to take on active roles in making Nigeria’s university system a ‘lighthouse’.

“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 or own distinctive and unique flavour. I believe that we will be unbeatable”, she said.

The Pro-Chancellor of UNILAG, Dr Lanre Tejuoso, described the appointment as a ‘divine decision’ describe her as an ‘academic and amazon in her specialization. He said, “when the council decision on October 7, 202, 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 specialization. She was the first female Provost of the College of Medicine, the first female DVC Management Services, first female acting Vice-Chancellor”.