The Council
As stipulated in the National University of Lesotho (NUL) Order 19 of 1992, Section 14 (1), the Head of State of Lesotho shall be the Chancellor of the University and in that office shall be Head of the University and President of the Council. The Council is the supreme governing body of the University. The 15th NUL Council was inaugurated on 29 June, 2023.
Members of the 15th NUL Council
| MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY | NAME |
| Chancellor and President of Council | His Majesty King Letsie III |
| Chairman of Council | Dr. Khabele Matlosa |
| Ex-officio members | Prof. Isaac O. Fajana
Assoc. Prof. Kananelo E. Mosito Rev. Fr. Thabang Khotso OMI Rev. Fr. Anthony Kabelo Makatjane OMI Mr. Tumo Tsanyane |
| 5 persons appointed by the Head of State, on the advice of the Head of Government | Mrs. Teboho ‘Malisebo ‘Mokela
Mr. Ratšiu Majara Mrs. ‘Marapelang Raphuthing Mr. Sello Tšukulu Ms. Palesa Mphofe |
| 4 members of the Senate, not being students, appointed by the Senate | Prof. Peter Phomane Khaola
Assoc. Prof. Paseka Mosia Prof. Mosotho George Dr. Lerato Lerato |
| 2 members of the Congregation, appointed by the Congregation | Mr. Rammuso Monyolo
Mr. Mosa Masilo |
| 1 student of the University, appointed by the Students’ Union under a procedure to be defined by Ordinance | Ms. Thato Nkhopea |
| 1 person appointed by and from the non-academic staff under a procedure to be defined by Ordinance | Mr. Mohau Ntlama |
| 1 person, who shall not be a member of staff of the University or a student, being a graduate of the University, nominated by the Alumni Association | Mr. Teleko Ramotšoari |
| 4 persons having special competence in University education elsewhere, (outside Lesotho), appointed by the Chancellor after consultation with the Council and the Senate | Dr. Nthabiseng Taole-Mjimba
Assoc. Prof Goemeone E.J. Mogomotsi Prof. Moeketsi Letseka Dr. Vinodh Jaichand |
| 4 persons appointed by the Chancellor, on the advice of the Prime Minister, to represent the wider community interest as shall be determined by the Chancellor | Dr. Khabele Matlosa
Mrs. Teboho ‘Makotelo Motseko Mrs. ‘Maselomo Celestina Pama Mr. Retšepile Joseph Elias |
| Council Secretary & Registrar | Mrs. Liteboho Maqalika-Lerotholi |