LASU Congratulates Mr. Kabiru Olawale Okugbesan on Appointment as Pioneer Registrar of Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, and the University Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel A. Fanu, MANUPA, FCAI, have extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Kabiru Olawale Okugbesan, MANUPA, MNIM, MCIPM, MITD, FCAI, on his appointment and inauguration as the Pioneer Registrar of the newly established Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State.

Prior to this appointment, Mr. Okugbesan served with distinction as Deputy Registrar in the Senate Affairs Division and Secretary to the University Ceremonies Committee at LASU. Rising through the ranks, he has been recognized as a seasoned administrator whose contributions to governance and institutional development have left a lasting impact on the University.

Professor Olatunji-Bello and Mr. Fanu highlighted that Mr. Okugbesan’s appointment reflects the high calibre of administrators nurtured at LASU and reinforces the University’s significant influence on Nigeria’s higher education landscape.

On behalf of the LASU community, they celebrated this achievement and wished him a successful and impactful tenure, noting his role in laying a solid administrative foundation for the growth of the new institution.

Mr. Okugbesan was officially inaugurated alongside other members of the management team of the new university on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji, in Abuja. His appointment continues LASU’s tradition of contributing skilled administrators to leadership positions across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.