The National Universities Commission (NUC) yesterday described the appointment of Prof. Rahamon Bello, as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos as a welcome development.
The Governing Council at its special meeting held on Nov.10, unanimously adopted the report of the selection board that Bello be appointed as the new vice-chancellor of the university.
The appointment, which is to take effect from Nov. 12, is for a period of five years.
Bello, a professor of Chemical Engineering, had been acting as vice-chancellor of the university, since May 12, following the death Professor Adetokumbo Sofoluwe.
The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the appointment of Bello was well deserved having worked closely with Sofoluwe, as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.