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, on Lagos Island, Lagos State. She obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Health Education) from the University of Ibadan (2005), a Masters in Education (Health Education) from the University of Lagos (1999), a Bachelor of Science (PHE) from Lagos State University (1995), and a Diploma in Physical and Health Education from Lagos State University (1991).