Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, FAS, OON
Vice Chancellor
University of Lagos
Executive Summary
Distinguished Professor of Medical Microbiology, global health leader, and the 13th Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos.
Biographical Profile
Career background and academic scholarship
Professor Folasade Ogunsola, FAS, OON, is a renowned Professor of Medical Microbiology and the 13th Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos — the first female to hold this prestigious office in the university’s history.
A global authority in infection control, antimicrobial resistance, and clinical epidemiology, Professor Ogunsola has advised the World Health Organization (WHO), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and numerous international public health bodies.
Under her visionary leadership, the University of Lagos and ULBS continue to advance academic excellence, research commercialisation, innovation-driven enterprise education, and strategic global partnerships.
Distinguished Appointments & Leadership
Key milestones, directorships, and international responsibilities
- 13th Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos
- Former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development Services), University of Lagos
- Former Provost, College of Medicine, University of Lagos
- Consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Infection Prevention and Control
- Member, Ministerial Technical Working Group on COVID-19 and Epidemic Preparedness
Professional Fellowships & Affiliations
Chartered institutes, regulatory councils, and academic bodies
Honors, Grants & Recognitions
International awards, research grants, and citations
Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)
Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science (FAS)
Distinguished Academic Leadership Award
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