UNILAG acting VC Soyombo steps down with immediate effect- The leadership tussle in UNILAG took another twist as Omololu Soyombo who was appointed as acting VC stepped down - This is coming 24 hours after the federal government mandated the institution’s Senate to nominate someone else for the position - Buhari's intervention has been described as a move in the right direction by the nation's academic circle - Soyombo had been appointed acting VC after Oluwatoyin Ogundipe was sacked from the position PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! After 10 days of his appointment, Omololu Soyombo has stepped down as the acting vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Soyombo, professor of sociology, formally stepped down on Saturday, August 22, in obedience to a directive from President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari had on Friday, through the ministry of education, set up a special visitation panel to resolve the leadership tussle in the school. He also directed the pro-chancellor of the school, Wale Babalakin and its sacked vice-chancellor, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, to recuse themselves from their official duties until the panel concludes its probe. Recommended for you “The audacity”: Nkechi Blessing decides to let go as vendor sends her death... The governing council headed by Babalakin removed Ogundipe as VC on August 12 and replaced him with Soyombo. Giving a reason for his action, Soyombo said he stepped down in obedience to the directive of the president. According to him, he was leaving the position with immediate effect. He said he was grateful for the support he got from members of staff, the staff unions, alumni and the general public in the past 10 days since his appointment as acting VC. Soyombo noted that his acceptance of the offer to serve was to restore peace and stability in the school. He prayed for peace and stability to be restored in the institution. He also advised staff and students to keep going about their activities in a peaceful manner. Ogundipe’s sack had led to a split in the university community, and the government had to intervene before things got out of hand. Recommended for you "Ngbó, they say you carry belle": Denrele Edun celebrates Yemi Alade, revea... Buhari's suspension of Babalakin and Ogundipe brewed some reactions from the nation's academic circle. The UNILAG branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday hailed government's intervention. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Dele Ashiru, the chairman of the branch, said that the president's timely move will help in resolving the school's leadership crisis. Ashiru said that the panel will provide a level-playing ground for all concerned parties to present the grievances. Covid-19: Lagos school gives students radios to study from home | - on Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The leadership tussle in UNILAG took another twist as Omololu Soyombo who was appointed as acting VC stepped down - This is coming 24 hours after the federal government mandated the institution’s Senate to nominate someone else for the position - Buhari's intervention has been described as a move in the right direction by the nation's academic circle - Soyombo had been appointed acting VC after Oluwatoyin Ogundipe was sacked from the position PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION