The Senate of Lagos State University has elected Professor Oluwatoyin Ayokunle Enikuomehin as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the University.
The election, which held on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, saw Professor Enikuomehin defeat Professor Ishmael OMAH of the Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, by 206 votes to 04 votes to emerge winner.
Professor Enikuomehin, a Professor of Computer Science, currently serves as the Director of the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) of the University. He succeeds Professor Adenike Omotunde BOYO, who will complete her two-term tenure of four years on Saturday, 11th October 2025.
The election of the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) is subject to ratification by the Governing Council of the University.
The new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)-elect is expected to resume office on Sunday, 12th October 2025.
PROFILE OF PROFESSOR OLUWATOYIN AYOKUNLE ENIKUOMEHIN
Professor Oluwatoyin Ayokunle Enikuomehin is a distinguished academic, researcher, and technology leader with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and ICT Policy Development.
He joined the services of Lagos State University in 2006 as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, and has risen through the ranks to become a Professor of Computer Science. He currently serves as the Director of the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) at the Lagos State University.
A proud Prince from the Enikuomehin Royal Family of Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. Professor Enikuomehin combines academic distinction with visionary leadership and a lifelong passion for digital innovation.
He obtained his B.Sc. in Mathematics (Computer Science Option) in 2001, M.Sc. in Mathematics with Computer Science in 2005, and Ph.D in Computer Science in 2012, all from the University of Ilorin. His academic exposure includes advanced research at the University of Lorraine (formerly Nancy 2 University), France, in 2012, where he specialised in Intelligent Systems and Computational Analysis.
Professor Enikuomehin’s academic and professional journey has taken him to several renowned institutions across the world, equipping him with diverse perspectives for global impact. These include the University of Houston, Texas (USA), City University of London (UK), and the University of Rwanda. He has also served as a Visiting Professor at Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, where he contributed to cross-continental research collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and ICT for Education.
Since joining Lagos State University, Professor Enikuomehin has made significant contributions to the University’s growth through his work in teaching, postgraduate supervision, digital innovation, and institutional reform. His research focuses on the application of Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and web services integration to drive smart governance, cybersecurity, and automated decision systems. He has developed several AI-based models for optimisation and adaptive reasoning, demonstrating his commitment to bridging theoretical research with practical applications in governance and education.
A respected university administrator and policy strategist, he has served as Chairman and Member of numerous strategic committees, including those on ICT Policy Development, Digitalisation of University Operations, Results Processing, and Digital Transformation. His leadership philosophy is participatory, evidence-based, and data-driven, promoting efficiency, transparency, and institutional resilience.
Professor Enikuomehin is a Member of the Governing Council of Lagos State University and a Member of the Court of Governors of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), where he contributes to high-level policy formulation, academic reforms, and governance strengthening.
Beyond the University, he serves as a Resource Expert to the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Design, supporting the development of academic programmes that prepare Nigerian students for the digital economy. He is also a Visiting ICT Consultant to the University of Sierra Leone and has provided expert advisory services to several educational institutions and public-sector organisations on AI policy, digital transformation, and institutional innovation.
With over ninety scholarly publications in reputable local and international journals, Professor Enikuomehin is widely recognised as a thought leader in AI for Governance, Digital Inclusion, and ICT-Driven Institutional Transformation. His scholarship and leadership continue to inspire a generation of researchers and digital innovators within and beyond the Nigerian university system.
His vision is to build a digitally intelligent governance ecosystem, where Artificial Intelligence and ethical innovation drive efficient, transparent, and inclusive service delivery, positioning Lagos State and Nigeria as models of AI-enabled smart governance in Africa.
Professor Enikuomehin is happily married and blessed with children.
