UNILAG Senate Elects Prof. Foluso Lesi as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services)
The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has selected Professor Foluso Ebun Afolabi Lesi as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services).
Prof. Lesi, a distinguished academic from the
Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine (CMUL), emerged as the preferred candidate through an electronic voting process. He secured 86% of the votes during the Statutory Senate Meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
A former Provost of the College of Medicine (CMUL), Prof. Lesi currently chairs the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
An alumnus of UNILAG’s College of Medicine, he obtained his MBBS degree in 1984 and later pursued postgraduate training at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), earning his FWACP (Paediatrics) in 1994. In 1997, he furthered his academic journey by obtaining a Master’s degree with Distinction from University College London.
In addition to his academic achievements, Prof. Lesi has vast administrative experience and has served as a consultant for various national and international organizations. His expertise has been showcased at numerous conferences, workshops, and training sessions across Europe, North America, and Africa. Furthermore, he has played a pivotal role in mentoring professionals who now occupy significant leadership positions in both academia and the medical field.
His appointment is subject to ratification by the University Governing Council and is scheduled for a two-year tenure, effective Saturday, March 29, 2025.
