Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday approved the composition of governing councils for tertiary institutions.
In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, the governor listed the names of members of governing councils for the State University, Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, State Polytechnic, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education and the State College of Health Technology.
He named Justice George Oguntade (rtd) as chancellor for the State University and Prof Bayo Ninalowo as pro- chancellor and chairman of the council.
Other members include Mrs. Tayo Olabenjo, Mrs. L.O Durosinmi, Kayode Anibaba, Koye Edu, Dr. Ayo Sonibare, Ken Igbokwe, Akinsanya Sunny Ajose, Mrs. Yewande Zacchaeus, Mrs. Olabisi Deji-Folutile, Lateef Olaseinde Karim and Prof Musliu Onilude.
Others are Mrs. Carlene Alaja-Brown, representative of the Ministry of Education, four representatives of the Senate, two representatives of congregations and representative of Alumni.
In Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, the governor approved the appointment of Alhaja Sekinat Yussuf as Chairman.
Sunday Kappo, Toun Adeniran, Mrs. Shade Agbalajobi, Ajibade Emia-bata Balogun and Mrs Yinka Babalola are members.
The Council also has representative of the Ministry of Education, Chairman of the State Conference of Primary School Head teachers, Secretary of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board and representative on the Ministry of Finance as members.
Professor T.J Gbadamosi was appointed as Chairman of the Governing Council of the State Polytechnic. Timothy Ishola Bankole, Owolabi Amisu, Mrs. Tinu Feyiseyan and Prof Bunmi Otubanjo are members.
Also on the Council are representatives of the Ministry of Education, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Alumni Association of the Institution, Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, two representatives of the Congregation and representative of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Ambode also appointed Prof Tunde Samuel as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education. Dr. Rafiat Olufunmilayo Olatunji, Mrs. Iyabo Osifeso and Wasiu Aderibigbe Lawal will serve as members.
A representative each from the Lagos State Principals Conference, University of Lagos, Ministry of Education, Alumni Association of the Institution, Academic Board and Teachers Establishments and Pensions Office were also appointed in the governing council.
In the State College of Health Technology, the governor appointed Mrs. Tilley Giyado as Chairman of the Governing Council while Alhaji Rasaki Adetunji Ilelaboyo, Mrs Sulaiman Arigbabi, representative of the Ministry of Health, representative of the Ministry of Education and two elected members of the Teaching Staff of the College will serve as members.