Former LASU Canteen Worker Now Lecturer Celebrates New VC Appointment

Prof. Ayodeji Badejo has been named the new Vice‑Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU). A former canteen worker who has risen to a lecturing position, one of her colleagues publicly welcomed the appointment, calling Badejo a “destiny helper.” The announcement marks a leadership transition at LASU, with Badejo set to assume office in the coming weeks. Her appointment follows a period of administrative restructuring at the university, and the new VC’s leadership is expected to steer the institution toward renewed academic and operational priorities. The endorsement from a former staff member underscores the broad support for the change and signals confidence in Badejo’s capacity to guide LASU’s future development.