LASU Prof. Samuel Odewumi named UniUyo Acting VC

A Professor of Transport Planning and Policy at Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewumi, has been appointed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo.

The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated December 15, 2025, and signed by the Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Mrs Blossom E. Okorie.

According to the letter, the appointment followed the approval of the Visitor to the University, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as communicated by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. Part of the letter reads: “Further to the approval of the Visitor to the University, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as communicated by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, I write on behalf of the Chairman of the Governing Council of the University to convey your appointment as the Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Uyo, Nigeria.”

Professor Odewumi’s appointment takes immediate effect, pending the appointment of a substantive vice-chancellor.

“The appointment takes effect immediately and shall remain in force pending the completion of the process for the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor.”

Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has congratulated Odewumi on his meritorious appointment, describing it as a recognition of his distinguished academic career, administrative competence, and outstanding contributions to scholarship as a Professor of Transport Planning and Policy. She expressed confidence that his wealth of experience would contribute significantly to the growth, stability, and advancement of the University of Uyo.

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