Ex-LASU VC, Professor Hussein, is dead; aged 75

Former Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Lateef Akanni Hussein is dead. He was 75 years old.

According to reports, the academia died on Sunday evening after an illness.

The professor of Physics was the 6th substantive LASU VC, serving between 2005 and 2011.

The incumbent, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello confirmed the death on Monday.

She recalled serving under Hussein as the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University.

Hussein will be buried today at the LASUTH Central Mosque in Ikeja, in line with Islamic rites.