“We cannot afford to fail...” LASUSTECH’s New Vice Chancellor Speaks; Delivers First Official Speech
"We cannot afford to fail..." LASUSTECH's New Vice Chancellor Speaks; Delivers First Official Speech
Safiu
Kehinde
The
new Vice Chancellor of Lagos State
University of Science and Technology, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has delivered
his first official speech, stressing that his administration cannot afford to fail
in discharging its duties and responsibilities.
Speaking
at last week’s inauguration of the first elected Senates of the University, the
Vice Chancellor revealed that a lot is expected of the Senates, but expressed confidence
that they can live up to the tasks.
His
words: “A lot is expected from members of the Senate especially those privileged
to be at the inauguration ceremony today. We will need to regulate the frequency
of the meeting of the senates. We will need to set up senate committees and do all
in our power in collaboration with the Governing Council to ensure that the objectives
of this great university are achieved.
“I
am sure that the distinguished embers of the Senate will live up to responsibility.
Thus, we must be exemplary in our behaviour; we must familiarize ourselves with
the university laws and regulations and must be great ambassadors of the university.
“We
cannot afford to fail in discharging our duties and responsibilities. Let us arise
to move forward the university of excellence.”
Meanwhile,
the VC expressed his delight over the inauguration ceremony as he listed out the
full members of the Senate alongside the newly elected ones.
“This
is a historic and daring step for the university. It is indeed a day of joy and
celebration. Only a few have had the privilege to witness the inauguration of the
university senates.
“The
membership of the Senate consists of the Vice Chancellor as the Chairman, Deputy
Vice Chancellor – both Academics and Administration, University Librarian, the Provost,
Deans of Colleges and Students Affairs, Heads of Departments, all Professors of
the University, Directors Academic Programmes, and the six elected members of the
Academic Staffs. That is in conformity with the law of the university.
“With
the inauguration of the senates today, the university have moved one step further
with the adoption of the best University traditions and culture.” He said
He
further highlighted the functions of the Senate in relation to the University administration.
“Among
the many functions of the Senate, the Senate is responsible for the formulation
and establishment of the University’s academic policy and advising the council on
the provisions of the policy; regulate the admission of persons to the university;
award degrees; regulate all examinations of the university and appoint internal
and external examiners; and promote research in the university.” He added.
While
addressing the Pressmen after the ceremony, Prof. Olumuyiwa urged members of staff
to keep up with their work as he presented his vision for the university.
“…for
our staffs, keep doing what you are doing and keep raising the bar so we can achieve
excellence.
“I
have a vision called the IMPACT vision which focuses on Infrastructure, Manpower
Development, and Productivity of Staffs. We are looking at our university becoming
the catalyst for the state government to run its agenda to develop the state, and
we want to do town and down and industry partnership to ensure that we deliver and
known as a global brand.” He said.
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