Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday commended the outgoing Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe for his leadership, especially during the institution’s stormy period.
He described Ogundipe as an astute academician who put the name of the university on the map of institutions of repute in the world.
The Governor, spoke at the launch of a book titled, The Captain, Steering a Ship above the Murky Waters in Ogundipe’s honour, which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island.
Sanwo-Olu commended Ogundipe, who became a professor at the age of 42, saying he remained steadfast and well-prepared for the job of leading one of Nigeria’s foremost universities.
The Governor also extolled Ogundipe’s virtues for not putting his family name in disrepute, as he had done his own bit to take the university to greater heights.
“As an alumnus, I can testify that in the last five years of his (Ogundipe) tenure as Vice Chancellor, we witnessed meaningful and purposeful governance, administrative excellence and giant strides in the institution”, Sanwo-Olu said.
He also applauded Ogundipe and other members of university’s management for ensuring a seamless, transparent transition of power to a new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola.
He recommended the book to the public, saying it would be a good read and something that people would learn from.
Chairman of the event, Chief Yemi Ogunbiyi said Ogundipe and his colleagues at the university should be commended for the success of the outgoing Vice Chancellor.
He said that Ogundipe experienced a turbulent time in office but he succeeded.
The Book Reviewer, Prof. Kola Kazeem said the book is a great resource, designed to present several projects, activities and strides in the author’s five-year tenure as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos.
