Thursday December 18, 2025
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Acting Uniuyo VC
Productive, envy-igniting Lagos State University (LASU) and its world-class constituents are in the news again as one its treasured scholars of global premium value, Prof Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi, has been appointed as Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibọn State of Nigeria, The INDEPENDENT reported.
Odewumi is a Professor of Transport Planning and Policy and former Dean, School of Transport and Logistics Lagos State University (LASU).
The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated December 15, 2025, signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Blossom E. Okorie. The letter stated, in part:
“Further to the approval of the Visitor to the University of Uyo, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as communicated by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, CON, I write on behalf of the Chairman of the Governing Council of the University to convey your appointment as the Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Uyo, Nigeria.”
The appointment takes effect immediately and shall remain in force pending the completion of the process for the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor.
The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, congratulates Professor Odewumi on his meritorious appointment, describing it as a recognition of his distinguished academic career, administrative competence, and outstanding contributions to scholarship as a Professor of Transport Planning and Policy. She expressed confidence that his wealth of experience will contribute significantly to the growth, stability, and advancement of the University of Uyo.
Lagos State University wishes Professor Odewumi a successful and impactful tenure