LASU Faculty of Arts elects new Dean

LASU Elects Professor Kabiru Olawale Paramole as New Dean of the Faculty of Arts

Professor Kabiru Olawale Paramole of the Department of Religions and Peace Studies has been elected as the new Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Lagos State University (LASU).

LASU Faculty of Arts elects new Dean

The election took place on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, at the New TETFund Postgraduate Hall I, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.

Professor Paramole emerged victorious with 51 votes, defeating Professor Isaac Adeniyi Yekini-Ajenifuja of the Department of Music, who secured 47 votes. Three votes were declared invalid, bringing the total number of votes cast to 101.

Announcing the results, the Deputy Registrar/Faculty Officer and Returning Officer, Mr Samuel Gbedozin, declared Professor Paramole the duly elected Dean-designate of the Faculty of Arts.

The outgoing Dean, Professor Ayo Ayodele, will complete his tenure on Friday, 31 July 2026, while Professor Paramole is set to assume office on Saturday, 1 August 2026.

Following the announcement, Professor Ayodele congratulated the Dean-designate and expressed confidence that his leadership would further strengthen the Faculty of Arts and promote its continued academic excellence and development.

LASU Faculty of Arts elects new Dean

LASU Faculty of Arts elects new Dean

LASU Faculty of Arts elects new Dean