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Selection of new LASU VC: Stakeholders call for transparency
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By Adesina Wahab
A group, The Liberators, has called on the Lagos State government to choose the best candidate for the position of the Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, LASU, among those jostling for the position.
The group also said there should be no special consideration for any contender.
This followed the Computer-Based Test conducted for the shortlisted candidates on Thursday at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in LASU, Prof. Ibrahim Bakare, urged the Visitor to the institution, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to select the best candidate who would not only maintain the peace being enjoyed now but prioritise workers’ welfare and take the institution to enviable heights.
EXCLUSIVE: Fresh crisis looms as LASU shortlists candidates without PhD for VC position
Two of the candidates shortlisted do not have a PhD despite NUC s position that a fellowship of any professional bodies or organisation cannot be substituted for a PhD.
It appears the management of the
Lagos State University (LASU) has failed to learn from the controversy that led to the recent cancellation of the appointment of a new vice-chancellor for the institution.
The school has again shortlisted two candidates without PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy) for its vacant vice chancellor position despite the position of the National Universities Commission (NUC), the agency that regulates university education in Nigeria, that fellowships of any professional bodies or organisation cannot be substituted for a PhD.
The Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Adepele Ojo, at the weekend ordered the shutting down of all the courtrooms in the state over fears of the new wave of COVID-19.
DAILY POST had reported that Justice Ojo gave the order barely 24 hours after five cases of the deadly B117 strain of COVID-19 was detected in the state.
She ordered all workers from grade level 12 and below in the state judiciary to work from home.
The order by the Osun chief judge is coming a week after the state government directed civil servants from grade level 12 and below to work remotely from home.
TODAY
January 15, 2021
Three students of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, have tested positive for COVID-19, compelling closure of all hostels in the college.
Mr Ademola Adekoya, Coordinator, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, Lagos State University (LASU), made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
Adekoya said that roommates and associates of the three students would be tested for the virus.
“The college has already isolated the three students and commenced contact tracing.
“The hostel facilities were immediately closed for decontamination.
“All students of the college have been advised to proceed home to self-isolate for the next 14 days from where their health status will be monitored by the college through phone calls,” Adekoya said.