The Lagos State University College of Medicine ,LASUCOM on Tuesday, 17th December 2024, conducted an election exercise for the position of Provost of the College with the current Deputy Provost, Professor Olufemi Idowu emerging as the winner.
Professor Idowu defeated Professor Mobolaji Oludara, the former Acting Provost, with 108 to 21 votes to emerge as the 10th Provost of the College.
The exercise, which took place at the Medical Sciences Auditorium, witnessed an impressive voter turnout comprised of members of the college’s Academic Staff Assembly with a total of 129 votes cast.
The process was overseen by the Chief Electoral Officer and Registrar of the University, Mr. Emmanuel A. FANU, who was represented by the College Secretary – Mr O.A. Oyebanjo, and lauded by observers for its transparency and adherence to electoral standards.
Speaking immediately after the announcement of his victory, Professor Idowu expressed gratitude to the college community and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a culture of academic excellence and inclusive leadership.
Reacting, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM congratulated Prof. Idowu on his election and wished him a successful and impactful tenure.
The newly elected Provost, Professor Olufemi Idowu, will assume office on Thursday, 26th December 2024, following the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Provost, Prof. Abiodun Adewuya, on Wednesday, 25th December 2024.
