Ex-LASU Canteen Worker Now Lecturer Celebrates Badejo as New VC

A former member of staff at Lagos State University, Dr Rebecca Uduakobong Adesiyan, has celebrated the institution’s newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo, recalling how the don’s kindness and mentorship supported her journey.
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Adesiyan, now a Lecturer II at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, described Badejo as her “destiny helper” while congratulating her on her appointment as LASU Vice-Chancellor.

In a testimony published by The Shield Online on Saturday, Adesiyan recalled starting out at the LASU Staff Canteen between 1999 and 2000 before returning to the university in 2005.

She said she subsequently worked as Badejo’s secretary at the LASU Ikoyi Campus, at a time when she held an Ordinary National Diploma in Secretarial Administration.

According to Adesiyan, Badejo went beyond the workplace to show her care and support, including insisting that she had breakfast at her home before they left for work.

“I can still remember how you would insist that I had breakfast at your home before we left for work in Ikoyi,” she recalled.

Adesiyan also remembered an occasion when Badejo intervened on her behalf after she was transferred from the Ikoyi Campus to the university’s main campus.

She said Badejo approached the late Prof. Mobolaji Lateef Adetona and requested that she be allowed to remain at the Ikoyi Campus, having only recently resumed there.

“He graciously did so. May his soul continue to rest in peace. I have never forgotten that gesture,” she said.

Years after her time at LASU, Adesiyan’s career took her to Covenant University, where she worked as an administrator for 19 years.

She later completed a PhD in English Literature at Olabisi Onabanjo University and moved into academia. She is now a Lecturer II at Landmark University.

Reflecting on her journey, Adesiyan said the lessons she learnt from people such as Badejo had continued to influence her professional life and relationships with others.

“As I reflect on my journey, I realise that some of the lessons I learned from people like you have remained with me, shaped me, and continue to influence how I relate to others and approach my work,” she said.

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Congratulating Badejo on her emergence as Vice-Chancellor, Adesiyan described the appointment as “much-deserved” recognition of her capacity, integrity, dedication and years of service.

She added, “Thank you, Professor, for the kindness, care and encouragement you showed me many years ago. Those seemingly simple gestures meant so much to me, and I remain deeply grateful.”
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NAF, NCCSALW Strengthens Collaboration Against Illicit Arms Proliferation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to curb the proliferation of illicit arms, enhance institutional readiness and advance collective efforts towards addressing emerging security challenges.
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The commitment was underscored during a visit by NCCSALW, Office of the National Security Adviser, to Headquarters Ground Training Command (GTC), Enugu, on 10 September 2026.

Speaking during the engagement, the Director-General of NCCSALW, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (Rtd.) mni, represented by the Deputy Director-General and Director, Policy and Plans, Major General Sani Suleiman mni, commended the NAF’s contributions to national security and its support to the NCCSALW South East Zonal Office. He called for deeper collaboration, particularly in intelligence sharing and capacity building, to collectively address emerging security challenges.

In his remarks, the Air Officer Commanding GTC, Air Vice Marshal Adebayo Gabriel Kehinde, reaffirmed the commitment of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal SK Aneke, to strengthening inter-service and inter-agency cooperation as a critical component of the nation’s security architecture.

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He identified the proliferation of illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) as a key driver of security challenges confronting the nation, stressing the importance of sustained collaboration and synergy with NCCSALW towards reducing illicit arms proliferation and contributing to a safer and more secure Nigeria.
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Community Development: NAF Strengthens Security as CAS Commissions Special Intervention Project in Kano

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on 10 September 2026, commissioned a Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Special Intervention Project at Government Secondary School, Bichi, Kano State, in furtherance of its commitment to community development, enhanced civil-military relations and improved security through meaningful citizen engagement.
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The project, executed in honour of Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Sabiu Ibrahim, was commissioned by the CAS, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal EK Gabkwet.

The initiative was described as a vital non-kinetic effort aimed at improving community welfare, building public trust and strengthening cooperation between the military and local communities.

The CAS noted that contemporary security challenges require a whole-of-society approach that complements military operations with meaningful community engagement. The project comprises the renovation and furnishing of four classrooms, rehabilitation and equipping of the school clinic and sports office, as well as the construction of a modern mosque.

The facilities are expected to improve learning outcomes and enhance the well-being of students and residents of the host community.

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Air Marshal Aneke further highlighted that the CAS Special Intervention Project Programme has become one of NAF’s impactful civil-military initiatives, with 18 projects completed nationwide and several others ongoing. He noted that such interventions strengthen the bond between the Armed Forces and the people, creating an enabling environment for improved intelligence sharing and operational effectiveness.

He therefore urged the community to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, stressing that stronger communities build stronger partnerships for lasting peace and security.
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