Obasanjo, Obi of Onitsha and others honor the inauguration of UNILAG's 13th Vice-Chancellor

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo; Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe; a retired judge and mother of the new vice-chancellor, Titi Mabogunje, and wife of the university's former vice-chancellor, Christie Ade-Ajayi, were among the many dignitaries who honored the inauguration of the first woman Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Folasade Ogunsola, on Tuesday.

Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, represented President Muhammadu Buhari as a visitor to the university, and Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. He also delivered a speech on behalf of NUC Executive Secretary Abubakar Rasheed.

The event, which coincided with the university's 60th anniversary, was also part of activities marking the university's 53rd convocation ceremonies.

The new vice-chancellor, a professor of medical microbiology, is the first woman to hold the post, having served as the university's first female president of the medical school and first acting vice-chancellor. Inauguration

As is customary in the country's university system, the first convocation ceremonies attended by a new Vice-Chancellor are usually an opportunity to officially welcome him or her into office.

The institution's chairman of the board, Lanre Tejuoso, an alumnus of the university's medical school, took credit for organizing a transparent selection process, who led the nomination on Tuesday.

Mr. Tejuoso, who introduced the office staff to the Vice Chancellor, commended her for her commitment to peace and tranquility on campus and thanked everyone who contributed to the process in one way or another. another.

The National Universities Commission (NUC), in a speech delivered by Mr. Maiyaki, noted that history is being made at the university with the inauguration of its first woman "to hold this office exalted after more than 60 years of its creation".

The new helmsman was urged to build lasting partnerships with government agencies, industry and society in her operations as vice-chancellor, adding that "the university needs to focus on how students can learn and acquire relevant skills that will enable them to succeed in today's highly dynamic and competitive world.”

The NUC boss further stressed that the new vice-chancellor must ensure that the university's reward system is based on credibility.

He said, "There are many other important issues that you also need to address if you want to be successful and pave the way for sustainable growth. The performance appraisal process is increasingly falling short in our universities. .

"There is a gradual erosion of order in evaluations and promotions at all levels. Intellectual space has shrunk to the extent that there is a subversion of age-old tradition and prestige and the most expensive in the university. It is no longer news that some professors have questionable credentials.

“You must, of necessity, ensure that the reward system is based on hard work and academic credibility and influence, not just membership in mundane formations intended to gain a prebendal footing.”< /p> My alliance with UNILAG – Ogunsola

After receiving the instrument from the office, Ms. Ogunsola spoke about her plans and vision for the university.

She said: "Over the past 60 years, the university has been distinguished by the excellent caliber of its students, alumni and staff and by its impact on national development. During these 60 years , the university...