Prof. Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, a Professor of Health Education, is an indigene of Lagos Island, Lagos State. The new Vice Chancellor was born on 2nd February, 1972, in Lagos Island, Lagos State. She obtained Doctor of Philosophy (Health Education) from University of Ibadan (2005), Masters in Education (Health Education), University of Lagos (1999), Bachelor of Science (PHE), Lagos State University (1995) and Diploma in Physical and Health Education from Lagos State University (1991).