Prof. Omololu Soyombo resumed duty as acting vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday with increased presence of policemen around the varsity’s Senate building and council office.
Addressing workers, Soyombo who had earlier been warned by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNILAG chapter that the position of VC was not vacant, said he had resumed effectively as the acting vice chancellor.
“I have resumed effectively as the VC and I hereby solicit the support of every member of staff, so we can work together and discharge our duties peacefully for the interest and progress of UNILAG,” he said.
It was gathered that policemen from the Apapa division were deployed in the institution to maintain peace and order.
Soyombo takes over following his appointment by the governing council of UNILAG led by the institution’s pro-chancellor Wale Babalakin.
Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe who was removed from his position as VC over allegations of misconduct has sought redress in court.
