The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, received a delegation of university leaders and other distinguished guests at her office ahead of the formal opening of the University’s 2026 International Week.
The delegation included the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo; Vice-Chancellor of the University of The Gambia, Professor Herbert Robinson; and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The Gambia, Professor Namzat Toyin Surajudeen-Bakinde.
Other members of the delegation were the Founder and Director of the Institute for Development, Sierra Leone, Mrs. Regina Mamidy Yillah; Barrister Moulin ‘Sade Marriott of Banana Island Schools; the Vice-President for International Engagement and Service at King’s College London, Professor Funmi Olonisakin; and the Director of the International Office at the University of Ghana, Professor Jemima Anderson.
Also in attendance were Mrs. Doyin Ogundipe, representative of the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, CON; Dr. Ayoteju Ogun, representative of the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC); and Luke Wales of the University of Birmingham.
The meeting provided an opportunity for Professor Ogunsola and the visiting dignitaries to exchange ideas on university development, regional cooperation and opportunities to strengthen partnerships among higher education institutions in Africa and beyond.
The reception followed the Faculty Global Engagement Fora held across the University on Monday, October 12, and preceded the formal opening ceremony of the week-long International Week programme. Therafter, the visiting dignitaries joined other invited guests and members of the University community at the formal opening ceremony held at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium.
UNILAG International Week 2026 brings together stakeholders in higher education and international relations to foster cross-border collaboration, encourage knowledge exchange and strengthen institutional partnerships.
Report: Bayo Salau
Photographs: Ayo Oloyede / Tobi Gisanrin (Photo Editor and Student Volunteer)
