BlackBox Nigeria heard from grapevine that it is among these three that the Next Vice Chancellor will emerge after the shortlisted Candidates are presented to the Visitor of the University, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State.
BlackBox Nigeria brings to the fore profiles/resumes of the shortlisted three, which may also influence their choice of been chosen by the Visitor.
PROFESSOR LANRE FAGBOHUN
Prof. ‘Lanre Fagbohun is the Director of Studies of International Law Association, ILA, Nigeria. Prior to joining the Institute, he lectured Environmental Law and Policy and International Environmental Law at the Undergraduate and Post-graduate levels in the faculty of Law of the Lagos State University.
His practice, research and writing has in the last 20 years focused on environmental litigation, indigenous rights and the pollution control and environmental restoration.
He was at different times a member of Senate of the Lagos State University; Head of Department of Business Law and later Department of Private and Property law; Co-ordinator, Law Centre, Lagos State University; Co-ordinator, Department of Environmnetal Law and Allied Disciplines of the Centre for Environment and Science Education of the Lagos State University; Project Facilitator and Resource Person to the British Council, Committee on Ecology and Environment of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, United Nations Development Programme, the National Judicial Council; Environmental Rights Action &Friends of the Environment, Nigeria.
For several years he was the Editor-in-Chief of the LASU Law Journal; Member, Journal of Nigerian Labour Law; and Chairman, Editorial Board of the Petroleum, National Resources and Environmental Law Journal. He is a member of the National Work-Group for the Streamlining of Environmental laws in Nigeria and Development of Environmental Law and Policy Curriculum for Nigerian Universities; Member, LASEPA Technical Advisory Committee on Environmental Management and Control (Downstream Oil and Gas Sector); Member, Expert Group for the development of Climate Change Policy and Legislation for the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and Director, Environmental Law Research Institute. He is a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminars.
Professor Fagbohun has published extensively in local and international journals in the area of environmental law, and co-edited several books among which is a 25 chapter book on “Environmental Law Policy”, and another 31 chapter book on “Development and Reforms; Nigeria’s Commercial Law”. His latest work is an over 630-page book titled, “The Law of Oil Pollution and Environmental Restoration: A Comparative Review”
BlackBox Nigeria is of the opinion that Prof Fagbonhun stands a good chance of being the next VC because of his wealth of experience and being part of the decision-making body in the University for a long time. It is on record that he has done lots of Environmental Consultancy for Lagos State which will make the Visitor consider him being an ally of the State.
PROFESSOR AMID SANNI
Professor Sanni has been a Professor of Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies in Lagos State University, Department of Foreign Languages since November 2004 – till date.
He did his PhD in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies, between 1986-1989.
Professor Sanni who has authored many books and numerous contributions in both International and National Journal is the current Chief Imam of the LASU Central Mosque situated in the main campus, Ojo. He is a vocal voice when it comes to determining the affairs of the University and a force to reckon with in the political machinery of the school with a strong background from the LASU Muslim Community. He was one of the forces that ousted the controversial former VC, Professor Hussain from office in 2011.
Professor Sanni had his first Degree at the prestigious University of Ibadan (1977-80) and obtained his Master of Art in Arabic and Islamic Studies from the same University in 1984. He went to Ahmadiyya Grammar School, Ibadan, 1970-75
BlackBox Nigeria is of the opinion that he has a very good chance to become the next VC based on his background as a respected Islamic Scholar who currently dines with Who Is Who in Lagos State. The Muslim Community that wades strong influence in who becomes the Vice Chancellor of the University will also be putting their weight behind him. But will that work with the Visitor who is a Christain? We never can tell.
PROFESSOR IBIYEMI OLATUNJI-BELLO
Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-BelloBorn April 23 several years ago in Lagos. Had her primar, secondary schools in Lagos before proceeding to University of Ibadan from 1982-1985.
She held several positions at College of Medicine, where she rose through the ranks from Assistant Lecturer(1988) to Associate Professor (2007). In 2007, she became the first Professor of Physiology in Lagos State University College of Medicine. She became the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University till January 2011 when she was appointed acting Vice Chancellor for a period of 10months when Professor John Obafunwa was appointed the Vice Chancllor (31st of October, 2011).
Professor Olatunji-Bello has many academic fellowships and awards. Here are her academic positions so far;
Sept 1986-Aug 1988: Part time Demonstrator in Physiology
1st Sept ’88- 31st Sept 1991: Assistant Lecturer in Physiology
1st Oct ’91 – 31st Sept 1996: Lecturer II in Physiology
1st Oct ’96 – 31st Sept 1999: Lecturer I in Physiology
1st Oct ’99 – 31st Sept 2005: Senior Lecturer in Physiology
1st Oct ’05 – 1st Oct 2005: Associate Professor of Physiology
2nd Oct ’07 till date: Professor of Physiology, Lasu
She has research interests in the Effects of Medicinal plants on physiologic functions, mainly endocrine and Aging. She is the wife of the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mr Tunji Bello. During her 10-month tenure, Prof Ibiyemi Bello was adjudged by many as a mobilizer and administrator per excellence who brought relative calm to the institution. As of record, there was no internal disturbance either from lecturers or students during her short time in Admin Block One.
BlackBox Nigeria feels that if practical know-how will be considered, Professor Bello fits Best because she comes with the needed experience the University urgently needs at this moment to reclaim her place among other citadels of learning. She is a Mother with a caring heart who seems to understand every need of the respective components within the University. Above all, she is well loved by the students.
Credits: BlackBox Nigeria
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