Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed a new Vice Chancellor for Lagos State University (LASU), identified as Badejo, according to PM News. The appointee holds a Ph.D. in Guidance and Counselling and a Master of Education degree in the same field, both obtained from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The announcement marks a leadership change at the state-owned university, one of Nigeria's prominent tertiary institutions.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawunmi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), according to Legit.ng. He succeeds Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, whose tenure has ended. The appointment marks a leadership transition at the state-owned university, though further details about the handover process were not provided in the report.

The Osun State Government has dismissed opposition from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to the extension of the tenure of Professor Clement Odunayo Adebooye as Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN). According to the state government, the university is governed by law rather than the preferences of any staff union, and it therefore rejected ASUU's position on the tenure extension.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has appointed Alhaji Shehu Baraya as the state's new Head of Service, following the retirement of the former officeholder, Malam Yakubu Haidara. The appointment was announced in a statement issued in Gusau by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada. According to the statement, the governor charged the new Head of Service to demonstrate dedication in carrying out his duties.

Nigerian-born legal scholar Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu has been appointed Dean of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. According to Leadership, she will assume the five-year position on October 1, 2026, succeeding Martin Phillipson, who completed two five-year terms as dean. The appointment is described as a major milestone in her distinguished academic career, adding to the growing international recognition of Nigerian academics in leadership roles at institutions abroad.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, recently turned 61, prompting discussions about his legacy and service to the region. As public leaders face the transition from current debates to historical judgment, Sanwo-Olu's contributions to Lagos are being evaluated. The article reflects on his tenure and the impact of his leadership on the state.