By Barakat Lawal
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The appointment was announced on Monday, June 22, 2026 through a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement reads, “Professor Ogundipe succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina, who resigned his appointment after less than one year in office.”
“He will oversee the regulatory body of the Nigerian university system, focusing on funding, global competitiveness and academic stability.
“The appointment is aimed at advancing quality, access, and integrity in the education sector.”
The statement also noted that “President Tinubu expects Professor Ogundipe to provide visionary leadership at the National Universities Commission and sustain the credibility of the Nigerian university system in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
On behalf of the Management, Staff, and students of UNILAG, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, extends heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Ogundipe on his well-deserved appointment and wishes him a successful tenure.
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