The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has approved a series of fresh appointments and renewals across several faculties and centres of the institution.
Fresh Appointments
In the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, four lecturers were named Acting Heads of Department for a two-year tenure from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2028:
Dr Noeem T. Thanny — Department of Advertising
Dr Hassan B. Suleiman — Department of Journalism and Media Studies
Dr Ganiyat O. Tijani-Adenle — Department of Development Communication Studies
Dr Omolade O. Sanni — Department of Broadcasting
In the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Dr Hanat Y. Raji-Lawal was appointed Acting Head, Department of Computer Science, for a two-year term from January 4, 2026, to January 3, 2028.
In the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Dr Oziegbe R. Akighe was appointed Acting Head, Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Science, for a two-year tenure effective February 6, 2026, to February 5, 2028.
At the School of Transport and Logistics, Dr Joel A. Asaju was named Acting Head, Department of Transport and Logistics, for a one-year term from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027.
Similarly, Dr Olayinka B. Makinde was appointed Acting Head, Department of Library and Information Science, School of Library, Archival and Information Science, for a one-year tenure covering the same period.
Renewal of Appointments
Professor Fatai O. Ogundele of the Department of Geography and Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, was reappointed Director, Centre for Planning Studies, for one year from February 15, 2026, to February 14, 2027.
Also, Dr Ayodele O. Oloyede of the Department of Computer Science was reappointed Assistant Director, Planning and Logistics, School of Part-Time Studies, for a one-year term effective November 14, 2025, to November 13, 2026.
The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the appointees and wished them success in the discharge of their responsibilities.
