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Funmi Ogundare<\/p>\n
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) recently honoured the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and 44 other distinguished Nigerians, as part of activities marking its 45th anniversary.<\/p>\n
The association described her as a steady, people-focused administrator whose humane and welfarist style has earned her the affectionate title \u2018Senior Abiyamo of Nigeria\u2019 within the university community.<\/p>\n
The award ceremony, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, attracted dignitaries from academia, public service and civil society.<\/p>\n
Presenting the award, NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, commended the VC for exemplary leadership in higher education, commitment to academic excellence, and transformative contributions to university administration.<\/p>\n
He noted that her efforts in advancing research, innovation and human capital development have strengthened tertiary education and inspired young Nigerians.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer recognition highlights the vice-chancellor\u2019s leadership and contributions to higher education,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In her acceptance speech, the professor of Physiology thanked the student body for the honour, saying that her primary focus as vice-chancellor remains shaping the lives of young people.<\/p>\n
She dedicated the award to the more than 70,000 students of the university and commended them for their obedience, diligence, and academic excellence.<\/p>\n
Other notable personalities honoured at the event included the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Ajayi; former Deputy Governor of Edo State and Director-General of the National Institute of Sports, Philip Shaibu; Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University, Isaac Zeb-Obipi; and Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Haruna Musa, among others.<\/p>\n
, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, April 22, 2026, 1:23 am<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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