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| Olabisi Yusuf and Emmanuel Fanu |
OJO, LAGOS — The Governing Council of Lagos State University (LASU) has officially approved major leadership appointments to steer the institution’s administrative and financial operations for the next four years.
Following a competitive and rigorous interview process conducted during an emergency meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Council ratified the reappointment of Mr. Emmanuel A. Fanu as the substantive University Registrar and Secretary to the Council. Concurrently, Mr. Olabisi Yusuf was appointed as the new University Bursar.
According to an official statement signed by Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, the Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, both high-profile appointments are set to take effect on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Mr. Emmanuel Fanu’s reappointment secures administrative continuity for LASU. A homegrown administrator, Fanu’s journey with the university began over two decades ago when he joined the workforce as an Administrative Officer II in 1999. Through dedicated service, he climbed the institutional ranks, serving as Acting Registrar from June 2021 to February 2022 before securing his first substantive term in June 2022.
Fanu is an alumnus of LASU, holding a Bachelor of Science Education (1996), a Master of Public Administration (2005), and a Diploma in Law from the institution. As a seasoned professional, his administrative acumen has been enriched by international grants from the British Council and the United States Information Service (USIS) to participate in global tertiary education management conferences. He holds esteemed memberships in the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (MANUPA) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM).
Incoming Bursar Mr. Olabisi Yusuf brings more than 20 years of robust financial management experience to the table. Yusuf will officially succeed the outgoing Bursar, Mr. Said Babatunde Olayinka, whose successful tenure concludes on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Yusuf’s history with LASU began in 2006 when he was appointed Principal Accountant at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM). Over the years, he excelled in critical positions, including Chief Accountant, Deputy Bursar, and Head of Operations within the University Bursary.
Most recently, Yusuf served as the Deputy Bursar of Treasury Services and acted as the Project Accountant for the Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education (ACEITSE). A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Yusuf holds an HND, alongside a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting.
The institutional transition has received strong backing from the university's executive leadership. The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, extended her warm congratulations to both principal officers as they prepare to assume their roles in July.
"I congratulate the appointees on their well-deserved selection," Professor Olatunji-Bello stated. "I wish them a highly purposeful, impactful, and successful tenure as they continue to dedicate their expertise in service to the advancement of Lagos State University."
With these key appointments finalized, the university community looks forward to a era of consolidated growth, financial transparency, and administrative stability, reinforcing its proud institutional mantra: "We are LASU, We are Great!"