The University of Lagos, popularly known as UNILAG, is a

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located in

Lagos Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 fo ...

Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...

and was founded in 1962. UNILAG is one of the first generation universities in Nigeria and is ranked among the top universities in the world in major education publications. The university presently has three

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in the mainland of

. Whereas two of its campuses are located at Yaba (the main campus in

Akoka Akoka is a suburb of Yaba in Lagos State. It is known to be the hub of major tertiary institutions in Lagos including the University of Lagos and Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka The Federal College of Education (Technical), ...

and the recently created campus at the former school of

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), it's college of medicine is located at Idi-Araba,

Surulere Surulere is a residential and commercial Local Government Area located on the mainland of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria, with an area of . At the last census in the year 2006, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 ...

. Its main campus is largely surrounded by the

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and has 802 acres of land. The University of Lagos currently admits over 9,000

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students annually and enrolls over 57,000 students. A visitation panel, created to look into the affairs of the university between 2016 and 2020 detected cases of financial abuses from top officials and ordered the university to close accounts with commercial banks. On 7 October 2022, Folasade Ogunsola was appointed vice chancellor of the University of Lagos making her the first female to attain such height in the University. University of Lagos (Unilag)

History

UNILAG was founded in 1962, two years after the independence of Nigeria from Britain. It was one of the first five universities created in the country, now known as " first generation universities". Eni Njoku was appointed as the first black vice-chancellor of the university in 1962, and he remained in office till 1965 when he was replaced by Saburi Biobaku. However, due to controversy surrounding his appointment, Saburi was stabbed by Kayode Adams, a student radical who believed Biobaku's appointment was unfair and ethnically motivated. On 29 May 2012, the then President of Nigeria,

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, proposed to rename the University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University in honour of

Moshood Abiola Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola , also known as M. K. O. Abiola (24 August 1937 – 7 July 1998) was a Nigerian businessman, publisher, and politician. He was the Aare Ona Kankafo XIV of Yorubaland and an aristocrat of the Egba clan. M.K.O ...

, who died in jail as a political prisoner in 1998. The proposed name change became a subject of protests from students and alumni. The proposal was consequently jettisoned as the Nigerian federal government gave in to the protests incited by the proposed name change. Folasade Ogunsola is the current vice chancellor, she was appointed on 7 October 2022 and assumed office on 12 November 2022. There has been reports of sexual misconduct levelled against several lecturers at the university which the university denied. In 2019, the BBC reported that "female reporters were sexually harassed, propositioned and put under pressure by senior lecturers at the institutions – all the while wearing secret cameras". An investigative documentary was produced by former victims of the sexual harassment which was uploaded

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Academics and research

The university has remained one of the most competitive in the country in terms of admissions. With approximately 57,000 students as of 2013, the University of Lagos has one of the largest student populations of any university in the country. The University of Lagos is one of the twenty-five federal universities which are overseen and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). A recent publication of Forbes magazine ranked the school as the third best university in Africa for

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after

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and

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, tagging University of Lagos the "startup powerhouse" college for Nigerian students. The university has been called "the university of first choice and the nation's pride." The university's research activity was one of the major criteria used by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in adjudging the university as the best university in Nigeria at the Nigerian University System Annual Merit Award (NUSAMA) in 2008. The University of Lagos, College of Medicine is associated with Lagos University Teaching Hospital(LUTH). On 29 June 2020, the university received robots, CRZR, from platform capital as a donation to fight the spread of

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Affiliate institutions and colleges

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through collaborative research. CEBCEM provides a platform for research and education for students of tertiary institutions as well as advocate for environmental awareness. The Centre for Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem t

Affiliate institutes and colleges

Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (CEBCEM)

The centre, established in April 2018, focuses on

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management, conservation and monitoring of sustainable ecosystem through collaborative research. CEBCEM provides a platform for research and education for students of tertiary institutions as well as advocate for environmental awareness. The Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and

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Management is the response of the University of Lagos to the threat of biodiversity in

. This response includes proposing local solutions to biodiversity conservation challenges which is facilitated through institution research grants such as

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Administration and leadership

The current principal members of the university administration and their positions are as follows:

Vice-Chancellors

*Professor Eni Njoku: 1962–1965 *Professor Saburi Biobaku: 1965–1971 *Professor Jacob F. Adeniyi Ajayi: 1972–1978 *Professor Babatunde Kwaku Adadevoh: 1978–1980 *Professor Akinpelu Oludele Adesola: 1981–1988 *Professor

Nurudeen Oladapo Alao Nurudeen Oladapo Alao is a Nigerian professor of geography, educational administrator and former vice chancellor of the University of Lagos. Biography He obtained his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo ...

: 1988–1995 *Professor Jelili Adebisi Omotola: 1995–2000 *Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo Obe: Ag, 2000–2002; 2002–2007 *Professor Tolu Olukayode Odugbemi: 2007–2010 *Professor Babatunde Adetokunbo Sofoluwe: 2010–2012 *Professor

Rahmon Ade Bello Rahmon Ade bello (born October 1948) is a Nigerian professor of Chemical Engineering, educational administrator and former vice chancellor of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Early life and education Rahmon was born in October 1948 in Ogun Sta ...

: 2012–2017 *Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe: 2017–2022 *Professor Folasade Ogunsola: 2022–present

Notable alumni, faculty and staff

The university has educated many notable alumni, eminent scientists, politicians, lawyers, business icons, writers, entertainers, monarchs, countless technocrats, recipients of the Nigerian national order of merit, fellows of the various learned academies. As of September 2020, one

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and one

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laureate have been affiliated with University of Lagos as students, alumni, faculty, or staff.

Notable faculty

Wole Soyinka Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka (Yoruba: ''Akínwándé Olúwọlé Babátúndé Ṣóyíinká''; born 13 July 1934), known as Wole Soyinka (), is a Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist in the English language. He was awarded t ...

Grace Alele-Williams Grace Alele-Williams (16 December 1932 – 25 March 2022) was a Nigerian professor of mathematics education, who made history as the first Nigerian woman to receive a doctorate, and the first Nigerian female vice-chancellor at the Universi ...

* J. P. Clark * Olufemi Majekodunmi * Marita Golden * Oyeleye Oyediran * Lazarus Ekwueme * Ken Saro Wiwa *

Solomon Babalola Solomon Adeboye Babalola (born Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria, 17 December 1926 – 15 December 2008) was a Nigerian academic, poet and scholar. Biography Professor Solomon Adeboye Oladele Babalola was born on December 17, 1926, into the Babalol ...

* Akinsola Olusegun Faluyi * Karen King-Aribisala

Notable alumni

Amongst the alumni of the University of Lagos, Akoka and other institutions that fall under that banner are; *

Wande Abimbola Chief Ògúnwán̄dé "Wán̄dé" Abím̄bọ́lá (born 24 December 1932) is a Nigerian academician, a professor of Yoruba language and literature, and a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). He has ...

, yoruba professor. *

Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola Bilikiss Adebiyi or Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola is a Nigerian entrepreneur who founded the Lagos-based recycling company Wecyclers and is currently the Director General of the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) and Managing Director o ...

, recycler in Nigeria. * Niyi Adebayo, first executive

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Ekiti State Ekiti State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì) is a state in southwestern Nigeria, bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the northeast by Kogi State, to the south and southeast by Ondo State, and to the west by Osun State. Named for the Ekiti ...

and current minister of industry, trade and investment. * Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu, Nigerian politician. * Olamilekan Adegbite, minister of mines and steel development. * Wale Adenuga, publisher and film producer. * Ayo Aderinwale, Nigerian diplomat. * Kunle Adeyemi, principal of NLÉ, an

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, design and

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firm,

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. * Adebayo Clement Adeyeye, Nigerian journalist and politician. *

Gbenga Adeyinka Gbenga Adeyinka is a multi-award-winning Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC. He hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State and he usually refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedi ...

, Nigerian actor, comedian,radio and TV presenter. * Ernest Afiesimama, Nigerian climate scientist. * Goddy Jedy Agba * Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, women's activist, CNN heroes top 10 awardee for 2018. * Fabian Ajogwu, lawyer and SAN. * Lola Akande, author and academic. * Omoyemi Akerele, fashion designer and founder of Style House Files. * Bola Akindele, Nigerian businesses man and philanthropist. * Funke Akindele, award-winning actress and producer. * Rilwan Akiolu, current

Oba of Lagos The Oba of Lagos, also known as the Eleko of Eko, is the traditional ruler ( Oba) of Lagos. The Oba is a ceremonial Yoruba sovereign with no political power, but is sought as a counsel or sponsor by politicians who seek support from the reside ...

. * Mary Akpobome, director of Heritage Banking Company Limited of Nigeria (HBCL). *

Yemi Alade Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989), is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the ''Peak Talent Show'' in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single " Johnny" in 2014. S ...

, award-winning musician. * Akinwunmi Ambode, former governor of Lagos State. * Abayomi Arigbabu, professor of mathematics and current commissioner of education,

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. * Daré Art-Aladé, singer. * Emilia Asim-Ita, co-founder of

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. * Regina Askia-Williams, nurse practitioner, actress, and former miss unilag. * Jelili Atiku, Nigerian actor. *

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, lawyer and businesswoman. *

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, singer. *

Epiphany Azinge Epiphany Azinge, SAN, (born 13 November 1957) is a Nigerian lawyer and academic. He was the 5th Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies from 2009 and 2014. He is a Judge at the Commonwealth Arbitral Tribunal sitting ...

, lawyer, senior advocate of Nigeria and former DG of Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. * Wale Babalakin, lawyer and businessman. *

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, politician and businessman. * eLDee, former

Nigerian-American Nigerian Americans ( ig, Ṇ́dị́ Naìjíríyà n'Emerịkà; ha, Yan Najeriyar asalin Amurka; yo, Àwọn ọmọ Nàìjíríà Amẹ́ríkà) are an ethnic group of Americans who are of Nigerian ancestry. The number of Nigerian immigran ...

rapper, singer and record producer. *

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, comedian. * Tobi Bakre, actor and presenter. * Reekado Banks, singer and songwriter. * Philip Begho, writer. * Crystal Chigbu, social entrepreneur. * Stella Damasus, actress and singer. * Gbenga Daniel, former governor of

. * Raquel Kasham Daniel, author and educator * Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, former governor of Gombe State. *

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, current Gambian

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. * Fola David, medical doctor and visual artist. * Dipo Dina, Nigerian politician. *

Denrele Edun Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun popularly known as Denrele (born 3 June 1981), is a Nigerian television presenter, actor, model, and dancer who has been recognized with many awards including The Best TV Personality at the NEAs in New York 2011, Dynamix ...

, award-winning radio and television personality. * Ufuoma Ejenobor, actor and model. * Grace Ekpiwhre, former minister of science and technology. * Tony Elumelu, economist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. *

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, accountant and politician. *

Lekan Fatodu Olalekan Fatodu is a Nigerian journalist, public relations expert and development practitioner. He is the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Early life and ed ...

, journalist and politician. * Kayode Fayemi, current governor of

and former minister of solid minerals development. *

Femi Gbajabiamila Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila (born 25 June 1962), is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gbajabiamila has served as Speaker of the House of Representatives since 2019. Early life and education Olu ...

, lawyer, lawmaker and current speaker of Nigeria's 9th house of representatives. * Chika Ike, Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, business woman,

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and former model. *

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, musician, radio and television personality. * Anita Ifeoma Isede, Nigerian OAP. * Yakubu Itua,former member federal house of representative 1983 and former judge High Court of Justice, Benin-City. *

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, lawyer, journalist and media entrepreneur. *

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, Nigerian corporate lawyer, tax expert and international arbitrator, former minister of labour,

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, minister of tourism, culture and national orientation. * Matilda Kerry-Osazuwa, founder of the George Kerry Life Foundation, doctor and former

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. *

Lil Kesh Keshinro Ololade (born 17 March 1995), known professionally as Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian singer and rapper. He rose to limelight after releasing the hit single "Shoki". Early life and education Ololade was born and raised in Bariga, an area in ...

, Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. *

Laycon Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba (born 8 November 1993), known professionally as Laycon, is a Nigerian media personality, rapper, singer and songwriter. He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and currently the youth ambassad ...

, rapper, singer and songwriter, winner Big Brother Naija season 5. * Kaycee Madu, Nigerian-Canadian lawyer and current minister of justice and solicitor general of Alberta. * Magixx, Nigerian singer and songwriter. * George Magoha,

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and academic. * Seyi Makinde, electrical engineer, businessman and current governor of

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. *

Toke Makinwa Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, actress and author. Toke is known for hosting ''The Morning Drive'' on Rhythm 93.7 FM and for her YouTube vlog series ''Toke ...

, award-winning radio and television personality. * Bekeme Masade-Olowola, social entrepreneur. *

Mayorkun Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born 23 March 1994), known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist. He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter. Mayorkun was signed to ...

, award-winning musician. * Oliver Mbamara, lawyer and film maker. * Ufuoma McDermott, model and actress. *

Lai Mohammed Layiwola "Lai" Mohammed (born 6 December 1951) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He is currently the Minister of Information and Culture, a position he has held since November 2015. He is also the former National publicity secretary of the ...

, lawyer and current

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. *

Ifeanyi Chudy Momah Ifeanyi Chudy Momah is a Nigerian lawyer and businessman currently serving in the House of Representatives and represents Ihiala Federal Constituency, Anambra State. He is the Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory Judiciary ...

, lawyer and legislator. *

John Momoh John Momoh (born 1 July 1957) is a Nigerian broadcast journalist and the Chairman and CEO of Channels TV, an independent and multiple award-winning 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos. He is widely recognized in Nigeria as a t ...

, chairman, Channels Television Group. * Genevieve Nnaji, award-winning actress, director and producer. * Ramsey Nouah,Nigerian actor and director. *

Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba (born 20 August 1967) is a Nigerian politician and lawyer. He was the Minister of State for Education of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. from 2019 and resigned on April 28th 2022 after receiving an APC Expression of Intere ...

, minister of state for education. *

Tim Owhefere Tim Kome Owhefere (16 June 1963 – 27 January 2021) was a Nigerian lawyer and politician and a member of the Delta State House of Assembly representing Isoko North Constituency in the 7th Delta State House of Assembly. He also served as the M ...

, Nigerian politician. * Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, current Nigerian minister of state for mines and steel development. * Babatunde Ogunnaike, engineering professor. * Ikedi Ohakim, politician and former governor of

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. *

Bayo Ojo Christopher Adebayo Ojo, SAN is a former Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As such, he is also a past head of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Justice. He is a legal practitioner and is licensed to practise in Nigeria, Englan ...

, SAN and former

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of the

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. *

Habeeb Okunola Iba Habeeb Okunola (born ) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of TILT Group, a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Nigeria with diversified investments spanning ...

, businessman and

. *

Wole Olanipekun Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, OFR (18 November 1951) is a Nigerian Lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Early life A native of Ikere-Ekiti, he attended Amoye Grammar School in Ikere-Ekiti, ...

, lawyer and

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. * Dele Olojede, journalist, first African born winner of the

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. * Simbo Olorunfemi, poet, journalist and television producer. * Ogbonnaya Onu, first executive governor of

Abia State Abia State ( ig, Ȯha Abia) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to th ...

and current minister of science and technology. * Felix Orji, bishop of the

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. * Yemi Osinbajo,current vice-president, Federal Republic of Nigeria. * Helen Ovbiagele, novelist. *

, Nigerian politician. * Sasha P, rapper, musician, businesswoman, lawyer and motivational speaker. * Kemebradikumo Pondei, acting managing director of

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. * Omowunmi Sadik, scientist and professor. *

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, Nigerian politician, businessman and current governor of

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. *

Broda Shaggi Samuel Animashaun Perry, known professionally as Broda Shaggi , is a Nigerian comedian, actor, Songwriter and musician. He is a native of Ishagamu in Ogun State but born in Ikene in Ogun state. At a young age, he took an interest in acting drama a ...

, a comedian. * Joke Silva, award-winning actress, director and producer. *

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Architecture, Monuments and Vistas

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University of Lagos Alumni Association official website
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