NANS honours LASU VC Prof. Olatunji-Bello
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has honoured the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, as one of 45 distinguished Nigerians in commemoration of its 45th
- By Temitope Adejuwon, EKSU
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has honoured the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, as one of 45 distinguished Nigerians in commemoration of its 45th anniversary.
NANS' recognition reflects her growing reputation as a steady, people-focused leader in Nigeria’s higher education space.
Known across the LASU community for her humane and welfarist approach, the Vice Chancellor has earned the affectionate title “Senior Abiyamo of Nigeria” among staff and students, a nod to her maternal style of leadership.
The award ceremony, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, drew a wide range of dignitaries from academia, public service, and civil society.
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Presenting the award, NANS President, Comr. Olushola Oladoja commended her for what he described as her “exemplary leadership in higher education, commitment to academic excellence, and transformative contributions to university administration.”
He added that her efforts in advancing research, innovation, and human capital development continue to strengthen tertiary education and inspire young Nigerians.
Prof. Olatunji-Bello thanked the apex student body for finding her worthy of the honour, noting that, as Vice Chancellor, her primary preoccupation is shaping the lives of young people. She dedicated the award to the over 70,000 LASU students under her leadership, lauding them for being “obedient, diligent, and exemplary in academic excellence.”
She was honoured alongside other notable figures, including the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Adeola Ajayi; former Deputy Governor of Edo State and Director-General of the National Institute of Sports, Philip Shaibu; the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, and the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Prof. Haruna Musa, among others.
The recognition underscores her impact not only within LASU but across Nigeria’s educational landscape.