By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Emmanuel Fanu, Babatunde Hunpe and Olabisi Yusuf |
BADAGRY, LAGOS — Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, the Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, has extended his warmest congratulations to two distinguished administrators, Mr. Emmanuel A. Fanu and Mr. Olabisi Yusuf, FCA, following their high-profile appointments to the management team of Lagos State University (LASU).
In an official statement made available to journalists on Thursday, June 11, 2026, Hon. Hunpe celebrated the choices made by the university's Governing Council, describing the appointments as a massive win for meritocracy, institutional stability, and dedicated public service.
The council approved the reappointment of Mr. Emmanuel A. Fanu as the Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council for another four-year term, while simultaneously appointing financial heavyweight Mr. Olabisi Yusuf, FCA, as the new substantive Bursar of the institution.
Speaking on behalf of the government and the entire people of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Hunpe lauded Mr. Fanu’s remarkable trajectory within the university's ranks, tracing his growth from a foundational administrative role to the very pinnacle of academic management.
"This remarkable reappointment is a fitting recognition of your exceptional administrative acumen, unwavering dedication, and outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State University over the years," Hon. Hunpe stated.
"Your journey from Administrative Officer II to the pinnacle of university administration is a testament to the enduring values of diligence, competence, integrity, and service."
The council’s decision to retain Fanu, according to the local government boss, reflects a deep-seated confidence in his capacity to steer one of Africa's leading higher education institutions toward global competitiveness.
"As a distinguished administrator whose professional excellence has earned recognition both within and beyond Nigeria's academic community, you have consistently demonstrated the capacity to provide purposeful leadership and institutional stability," Hunpe added, wishing the Registrar wisdom and sound health for his second four-year tenure.
In the same vein, Hon. Hunpe heartily cheered the appointment of Mr. Olabisi Yusuf, FCA, to the office of the University Bursar, noting that his two decades of unblemished financial stewardship within LASU made him the ideal candidate to protect and optimize the institution's treasury.
"Your appointment is a deserving recognition of a distinguished career marked by professionalism, financial expertise, integrity, and unwavering commitment to institutional excellence," the statement read.
"Having dedicated over two decades of meritorious service to Lagos State University, rising through critical positions within the University's financial management structure, you have consistently demonstrated exceptional competence and leadership in the stewardship of public resources."
With extensive experience managing treasury operations, complex budgeting, and donor-funded projects, Yusuf's transition to the chief financial role is seen as a strategic move to ensure the institution's long-term financial health.
"As you assume office as Bursar, I am confident that your wealth of experience, sound judgment, and commitment to accountability will further enhance the financial sustainability and institutional advancement of Lagos State University," Hon. Hunpe added.
Hunpe, concluding that "Your appointment also serves as an inspiration to countless professionals who believe in the virtues of diligence, excellence, and dedicated service."