In a move that has been widely celebrated, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, FCIArb. CFR, has been appointed as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The announcement of Chief Olanipekun’s appointment was met with praise from various stakeholders, including Engr. Henrich Bankole Akomolafe, who congratulated the legal luminary on this well-deserved achievement.
In his congratulatory message, Engr. Akomolafe highlighted Chief Olanipekun’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to the advancement of education in Nigeria. He noted that Chief Olanipekun’s robust profile as a successful lawyer, coupled with his previous tenures as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council at the University of Ibadan, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, and Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology, Ikere, make him the ideal candidate for this new role.
Engr. Akomolafe also praised Chief Olanipekun’s unwavering commitment to uplifting institutions and providing resources for students, which he described as an example of dedication to the betterment of society. Furthermore, he highlighted Chief Olanipekun’s accomplishments as the Chancellor of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology, where he has launched several beneficial projects.
As the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council at UNILAG, Chief Olanipekun is expected to bring his wealth of experience and leadership skills to bear in further enhancing the university’s reputation and providing a conducive environment for academic excellence.
Engr. Akomolafe expressed confidence that Chief Olanipekun will continue to exhibit the same level of excellence, wisdom, and visionary leadership that have defined his illustrious career, and wished him success in his new role.