The Lagos State University Alumni Association has described Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor as a legacy of service and transformation.
In a tribute signed by its National President, Mr Norrison Quakers, the association praised Olatunji-Bello for her contributions to scholarship, institutional development, academic excellence and service to humanity.
Quakers said her tenure was marked by intellectual capacity, courage, integrity, humility and commitment to advancing LASU.
He said Olatunji-Bello’s administration focused on infrastructure, academic programmes, research, staff development, student welfare, digitalisation, partnerships and community engagement.
“We thank Prof. Olatunji-Bello for the vision, commitment and sacrifices she made in the discharge of her duties,” he said.
Quakers said her retirement from the office of Vice-Chancellor should mark the beginning of another chapter, noting that her experience would remain valuable to scholarship, mentorship, research, public discourse and national development.
He congratulated Olatunji-Bello on her tenure and retirement, expressing hope that her legacy would continue to inspire future generations.
Olatunji-Bello’s single, non-renewable five-year tenure as the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of LASU ended on Sept. 19, 2026. She was succeeded by Prof. Ayodeji Badejo.
