LASUED Honours Three Professors at Send-Off Ceremony After Sabbaticals

The Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, College of Science Education (COSED), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, held a send-off ceremony in honour of three professors who completed their sabbaticals at the institution.

The ceremony recognised Professor G. O. Otinwa, Director of Quality Assurance and SERVICOM, University of Lagos (UNILAG); Professor J. O. Awoyinfa, Dean, Faculty of Education, UNILAG; and Professor Badaiki of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, who was honoured in absentia, for their contributions to the growth and academic advancement of the Department and the University.

Chairing the occasion, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Morufudeen Adeniyi Shittu, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, described the ceremony as a commendable gesture. He expressed the University's appreciation to the visiting professors, noting that their impact would remain part of the Department's institutional history.

He also acknowledged the value of their professional expertise and experience to the overall development of the University.

In their goodwill messages, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Daodu Morufu Adedayo; the Dean of the College of Science Education, Professor Margaret Ogini; and the Head of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Professor Abdul Adekunle Adelaja, paid glowing tributes to the honourees.

Other members of staff of the Department also delivered goodwill messages, reflecting on the professors' professional relationships with the University and appreciating their various contributions.

Other dignitaries present included Professor Kehinde Seniga and Professor A. O. Fadoju.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Olaitan Olaoluwa Sadeyi, who commended the Department for organising a memorable ceremony.