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University of Lagos Senate honours six professors ahead of their retirement
At its meeting on 28 October 2026, the University of Lagos Senate recognised six professors who are soon to retire from active service.
Why it matters: The University of Lagos is set to lose six professors to retirement, a departure its Senate formally recognised on 28 October 2026.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) reported that its Senate honoured six professors at a meeting on Wednesday 28 October 2026, before they step down from active service.
The university named the retiring academics as Professors Ajiboye, Isola, Okiei, Olayinka, Osibogun and Osipitan.
According to the university, Vice-Chancellor Folasade Ogunsola praised the six for their long service to UNILAG and for what they had added to scholarship.
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Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor
Six University of Lagos professors are due to leave active service, and the institution's Senate marked their coming retirement at its 28 October 2026 meeting.
