Faculty Of Education, LASU, Goes To The Polls: Elects Professor Moronfolu As New Dean
Faculty Of Education, LASU, Goes To The Polls: Elects Professor Moronfolu As New Dean
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The Faculty of Education, Lagos State University, LASU, went to the polls on Monday, 27 July 2026, to elect Professor Raimi Abiodun MORONFOLU of the Department of Human Kinetics, Sports, and Health Education as the new Dean. The deanship electoral process was peaceful and transparent and was held at the 3-in-1 Executive Hall, Faculty of Education, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Professor Raimi Abiodun MORONFOLU emerged as the winner after securing 79 votes in the election, defeating Professor Simeon Adetunji DOSUNMU of the Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling Psychology, who polled 57 votes.
The election culminated in the collation and official declaration of the results, where the Returning Officer and Deputy Registrar/Faculty Officer, Mrs Modupe OBAYOMI-DAVIES, formally announced the outcome.
The electoral exercise was conducted in an orderly atmosphere, with members of the Faculty participating actively in the process. In her remarks following the conclusion of the election, the Returning Officer, Mrs Modupe OBAYOMI-DAVIES, commended the faculty members for their impressive turnout, peaceful conduct, and commitment to upholding the principles of transparency, institutional integrity, and democratic participation.
The emergence of Professor MORONFOLU marks a new chapter in the academic and administrative leadership of the Faculty of Education. As Dean, he is expected to provide strategic and forward-looking leadership towards strengthening the Faculty's academic standing, promoting research and innovation, enhancing staff welfare, and advancing student excellence.
The successful conclusion of the election further underscores LASU's commitment to participatory governance, institutional accountability, and transparent leadership succession across its academic units.
The Vice-Chancellor, the entire Management Team, members of staff, and students of Lagos State University congratulate Professor Raimi Abiodun MORONFOLU on his emergence and wish him a successful and impactful tenure as Dean of the Faculty of Education.
