UNILAG observes 60th anniversary thanksgiving service

By Racheal Oyelola

University of Lagos has observed church  thanksgiving service to mark her 60th anniversary of its establishment.

Activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the University continued on Sunday, with a special interdenominational service at the Chapel of Christ Our Light.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Distinguished Senator Lanrewaju Tejuosho; Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS; the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Professor Ayodele Atsenuwa, Professor Lucian Obinna Chukwu, Professor Bola Oboh; Registrar, Oladejo Azeez, Esq, and other members of management board were among dignitaries in attendance. Former Registrar Dr. (Mrs) Taiwo F, Ipaye and her husband were also at the church service.

Director, Works & Physical Planning, Engr. Akinwande and spouse, Presiding Pastor CCOL, Rev. (Dr) Azuka Ogbolumani, who delivered the sermon remarked that the celebration was a significant one as it coincided with Nigeria’s independence celebration. He said a prayer for the peace and progress of the nation and the University of Lagos.

The Bible Reading was taken from Genesis 8:5, which reads, “The waters continued to recede until the tenth month, and on the first day of the tenth month the tops of the mountains became visible.” The preacher expressed optimism that the University will continue to surmount all challenges.

The Pro-Chancellor, Distinguished Senator Lanrewaju Tejuosho, wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Mrs. Oluwaseun Ogunipe and members of Management Board all prayed during the church service.

Rev. (Dr.) Ogbolumani titled his message as: “If my People,” cautioning the congregation to be steadfast in prayers for quality leadership in the affairs of the University. It was also an opportunity for him to acknowledge the immense contribution of the current Pro-Chancellor for his thoughtful ideas and leadership qualities which has seen the institution rating a notch higher.

The congregation also specially prayed for the University as it begins preparations for the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor.

On Monday, October 3, 2022, to specifically mark the day, teaching commences at the University, an event tagged, “Touchdown at the Root,” which will be held at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, while an exhibition will take place at the main campus, Akoka.

The theme of this 60th Anniversary of the University is: “Eyes on the Future.”