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  • LASU reacts to viral certificate found at suya spot

    LASU reacts to viral certificate found at suya spot

    The management of the Lagos State University has reacted to a viral photo of its certificate found at a suya spot in the state.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that a certificate belonging to one Abisoye Azeez Oluwaseun, an engineering graduate student surfaced on social media some couple of days ago after a man requested to connect with the bearer because it was used to sell suya to him.

    Oluwaseun graduated with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Chemical and Polymer Engineering from LASU, the certificate showed.

    Reacting to the development, the institution’s management in a statement made available to the public on Tuesday said that the certificate has been invalidated because the bearer’s name is incorrectly spelt.

    Confirming that the viral certificate exists, the school noted that it was invalidated on February 25, 2013, because the graduate’s surname was incorrectly written as ABISOYE instead of ABIOYE.

    LASU further stressed that the institution had issued a new certificate with the correct surname, which the graduate collected on September 30, 2014.

    The university maintained that according to its policy, the invalidated certificate should have been shredded immediately after re-issuance.

    However, the certificate ended up in the public space due to an oversight.

    The statement read, “The University, having recovered the certificate on November 21, 2018, wishes to make the following clarifications: The certificate in question exists but was invalidated on February 25, 2013, because the graduate’s surname was incorrectly written as ABISOYE instead of ABIOYE.

    “The invalidated certificate got into the public space due to improper screening of office waste papers prior to disposal.” 

  • 153 bag First Class as LASU holds 27th convocation

    153 bag First Class as LASU holds 27th convocation

    Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on Thursday, said that a total of 153 students would be graduating with First Class during the institution’s 27th convocation.

    Olatunji-Bello stated this at a news conference in Lagos as part of the activities for the 27th convocation ceremony of the university.

    The convocation activities have been scheduled for between May 30 and June 6, with different activities.

    The vice-chancellor said that out of the 8,670 students graduating in the first degree category, 3,029 were in the second class upper division, 715 second class lower division, 228 pass and 195 with non-classified degrees.

    “Out of the 2,164 post-graduate students that are graduating, we have 375 postgraduate diplomas, 962 academic masters, 672 professional masters, 89 Doctor of Philosophy and 66 professional doctoral degrees,” she said.

    Olatunji-Bello named the best graduating student for the 2022/2023 academic session as Olaniyi Olawale (Accounting Education) with a CGPA of 4.79, while Olaitan Damilola (Educational Management), with a CGPA of 4.98, emerged the best graduating student for Masters.

    “Out of the 554 diploma students that are graduating this year, there are 55 distinctions, 274 upper credits, 224 lower credits and one pass,” she said.

    In the area of staffers and students’ welfare, she said that an opportunity had been given to them to pursue their careers and studies in a conducive academic environment that would enhance their personal growth.

    According to her, the enabling environment has enhanced the achievements of many of them, including some alumni.

    She noted that 10 of the institution’s alumni in the Faculty of Law graduated with first class honours in their final bar examination in Nigerian Law School early this year, making this highest figure attained by the university in a single session.

    “Still from the faculty of law, 10 of the 13 newly- appointed judges of Lagos State High Court are alumni of this great university, the highest at any given time in history,” she said.

    Olatunji-Bello also said that one of the institution’s alumni, Dr Aminat Ige-Ariyibi, of Department of Mathematics, emerged winner of the overall best PhD thesis award of University of Lagos for the 2022/2023 academic session.

  • LASU ready for 2024 FASU games – VC

    LASU ready for 2024 FASU games – VC

    More than 3,500 students from about 100 universities within West Africa are expected at the 11th All Africa Universities Games (FASU Games) slated from Sept. 20 to 29.

    According to the organisers, Lagos State University(LASU) and University of Lagos (UNILAG) will co-host the 2024 FASU Games.

    The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, made this known on Tuesday at the media briefing of the 11th FASU Games in Lagos.

    Olatunji-Bello said that LASU was ready to co-host the rest of Africa at the games.

    She said the varsity was looking forward to partnering with well-meaning individuals and organisations that would bring immense sporting and business opportunities to athletes and co-hosts.

    She said, “LASU does not only have the physical facilities but it also boasts of the human and material resources to co-host an unforgettable sporting spectacle.

    “With over 50,000 young people currently studying on its campuses, we are a melting pot of cultures of various Nigerian and African ethnicities and an indisputable embodiment of the Nigerian and African spirit.

    “Ours is a vibrant community of young men and women who are both intellectual and hospitable, a cherished attribute that visitors to LASU will experience as they are treated to the famed Lagos hospitality.”

    Olatunji-Bello said that upon his appointment as vice-chancellor of LASU in September 2021 by Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, he envisioned LASU as a great University with the potential to become the best in West Africa.

    She said this led to the formulation of the six strategic goals that have guided his administration’s policies.

    “The sixth goal aims to promote sports and recreational activities not only as an entertaining event but also as a healthy lifestyle choice that has the added advantage of immense business opportunities for staff and students.

    “An objective that the hosting of the forthcoming FASU, and other games like NUGA will help foster,” she said.

    Olatunji-Bello called on both local and international organisations, vendors, to partner and support the game.

    She said that such support would also demonstrate their commitment as progressive partners in the development of Lagos and to the growth of sports in Africa.

    Prof. Simeon Dosunmu, Chairman, LASU Sports Council, said that they were putting necessary facilities in place to have the best and successful hosting.

    Dosunmu said that they would be hosting and participating to win and compete favourably among other participants.

    “In terms of facilities, we are rest assured and hold a promising note that LASU sports complex is turning around basically from tomorrow,” he said.

    FASU games is a biennial multi-sports event organised for university athletes by the Federation of African Universities Sports (FASU).

    It is also the biggest university Games on the African continent.

    The inaugural FASU Games held in Accra, Ghana, in December 1974 with 13 participating countries.

    The games would feature an exciting line-up of individual and team sports: athletics; badminton; chess; judo; table tennis; karate; taekwondo; swimming; basketball; football; volleyball; and handball.

  • LASU admits 1,500 into its Sandwich Programmes

    LASU admits 1,500 into its Sandwich Programmes

    The Lagos State University (LASU) on Friday matriculated 1,500 students into its 2023/2024 sandwich degree programmes.

    The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, stated this during the matriculation ceremony in Ojo, Lagos.

    Olatunji-Bello, who was represented by Prof. Olufunsho Omobitan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), said that the  Sandwich Programme had a special significance.

    “It is significant in that it provides an opportunity for working professionals, especially those in the educational sector, and other individuals with other commitments to pursue further education and enhance their skills.

    “Your admission today is a testament to our institution’s dedication to accessibility and inclusivity in education.

    “Over the last few years, we have provided access to quality education for working professionals through the Sandwich Degree Programme here on our main campus, Epe campus, and other affiliated institutions.

    “For us, regardless of the academic programme offered, quality education is always the watchword,” she said.

    Olatunji-Bello implored the students to be vigilant, and security conscious at all times, and report any suspicious activity to the university authorities for appropriate response.

    “We have digitalised admission process and students records allowing our students to register for their courses and also accessing their results promptly online.

    “Our digitalisation process has also rubbed off positively on our certificate processing, cutting the processing time and eradicating delays in the issuance of certificates.

    “These, in addition to the quality of our lecturers and organisation, meaning that we have arguably the best Sandwich Degree Programme in Nigeria today,” the vice-chancellor said.

    Prof. John Adeogun, Director, Sandwich Degree Programme, charged the matriculating students to make the most of the rare opportunity and ensure class attendance above 70 per cent, while focusing on seeking the university’s degree.

    Adeogun said that university management would ensure welfare, security and improvement of learning facilities for all students.

    “I hope that you will avail yourselves of the opportunity to excel and become worthy ambassadors of the university.

    “The cardinal objective of today’s exercise is to acquaint you with the fundamental principles, norms and culture of our university.

    “This university will not condone indecent dressing, among other social vices and unethical behaviours,” he said.

  • Role of auditors place them as ‘watchdogs or gatekeepers’ – Lagos Auditor-General

    Role of auditors place them as ‘watchdogs or gatekeepers’ – Lagos Auditor-General

    The  Auditor-General, Lagos State, Mr Moshood Adewuyi on Tuesday, described the role of auditors as watchdogs and gatekeepers.

    He charged the Head of Internal Audits in Nigerian universities to embrace principles of good governance, accountability, and transparency to improve their respective institutions.

    Adewuyi gave the advice at the 36th National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Committee of Head of Internal Audits Departments/Units In Nigerian Universities (CHIADINU), held at the Lagos State University (LASU) in Lagos.

    The Auditor-General was represented by Ms Olufunmilola Coker, Head, Internal Audit, Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) at the conference.

    The theme of the conference is “Governance, Risk Management and Compliance : Issues and Insights For University Internal Auditors”.

    He stated that the role of internal auditors cannot be overemphasised in any private or public organisation, noting, “they are indispensable in ensuring compliance with extant financial rules and regulations”.

    Adewuyi said this compliance allows the internalisation of processes and procedures in the application of resources.

    “The role of auditors put them as ‘watchdogs or gatekeepers’ because they ensure proper documentations, examination of books and records, monitoring the use of resources in accordance with pre-determined financial plans, and safety of organisational assets.

    “Our roles are essential to the growth and development of the respective universities where we work, and especially in situations where resources are limited and where value for money is expected,” he added.

    According to him, the auditors must embrace effective organisational risk management and mechanisms established to ensure adherence.

  • Certificate racketeering: LASU confirms removing Dean, student affairs

    Certificate racketeering: LASU confirms removing Dean, student affairs

    The management of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has confirmed removing the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Tajudeen Olumoko, as part of the ongoing investigation into the allegation of certificate racketeering in the institution.

    Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, made this known in a statement on Friday, in Lagos.

    Thomas-Onashile said that the management was not covering up any staff on alleged certificate racketeering which was published recently online.

    She said that attention of management had been drawn to recent reports regarding alleged “Certificate Racketeering” and a “sting operation” in the university.

    “For emphasis, there has been no “cover-up” and there will be no “cover-up”.

    “The management has promptly brought the original allegations to the attention of general law enforcement authorities, including the office of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

    “These authorities have not yet concluded their investigations.

    “The management does not take such matters lightly.

    “Its own inquiries into the allegations will be concluded before the end of 2023,”she said.

    Thomas-Onashile added that the Vice-Chancellor had approved the appointment of Dr. Surajudeen Fatai as the new Acting Dean, Students’ Affairs Division of the university.

    “Fatai is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, LASU.

    “The appointment is for a period of a year, with effect from Nov. 7, 2023 to Nov. 6, 2024,”she said.

  • LASU removes Student Affairs dean over alleged certificate racketeering

    LASU removes Student Affairs dean over alleged certificate racketeering

    The Lagos State University, Ojo, has removed the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Tajudeen Olumoko.

    His removal was in connection with a news report published on Monday by an online news platform.

    The story revealed that a certificate racketeering syndicate had genuine Lagos State University certificates that anyone interested could purchase for between N2m and N3m, depending on the technicality of the course involved.

    Meanwhile, a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, has been appointed as acting DSA.

    A source in the university who does not want to be mentioned confirmed the removal to our correspondent, saying, “Yes, it is true, Olumoko has been removed and Abatan has taken over as DSA. This happened yesterday, (Tuesday).”

    However, the Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, when asked for the school’s reaction to the removal of Prof Olumoko, told a national newspaper “I can’t say if he has been removed or not. I am not yet in the office. So, I don’t know anything yet.”

    Management on Tuesday, said it would invite the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Akibu, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the Senate of the tertiary institution and other top staff over allegations of extortion and certificate racketeering levelled against the school recently.

  • LASU debunks reports on delay in HND conversion

    LASU debunks reports on delay in HND conversion

    Lagos State University (LASU) has debunked a report alleging that it has yet to graduate students converting from Higher National Diploma (HND) to Bachelor’s Degree since 2020 in spite of huge sums they paid.

    Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, said that the report was published by an online platform and entitled: “Despite paying more than half a million Naira, LASU HND conversion students have not graduated since 2020”.

    In a statement she issued on Sunday in Lagos, Thomas-Onashile said that the report was fraught with lies and half-truth.

    The coordinator said that the report appeared like a calculated attempt to smear the image of the university.

    “As a responsible institution, we consider it necessary, therefore, to provide the true position so that falsehood may not prevail over truth.

    “The HND/B.Sc conversion programme, which is a programme designed for two academic sessions, commenced at the university in 2020.

    “Therefore, it could not have been possible for the university to graduate the newly-admitted students in the same year of entry – 2020, as reflected in the headline.

    “Students who have met the graduation requirements have all been presented and cleared by the university senate for graduation, an assertion that can be confirmed in the 26th convocation brochure of the university.

    “A total of 48 duly-registered students graduated at the 26th convocation of the university, 12 students’ results are awaiting approval of the senate while others have pending issues,” she said.

    Thomas-Onashile added that the university like other academic institutions, had a time frame for opening and closing of its portal (be it for payment, registration, examination or other academic purposes).

    “Any student who does not utilise this time frame as expected will automatically be shut out.

    “This might have accounted for some of them not being able to register.

    “However, students who registered within the given time frame and sat for their examinations are able to access their results on the portal once it is released by the directorate of ICT,” she said.

    She added that some of the students did not go through the right channel for registration of courses.

    “They might have engaged the services of surrogates to do the registration on their behalf which is always to their disadvantage.

    “Some of the students who did not comply with the rules and regulations guiding the process wanted the university to waive courses that they did not pass.

    “Those concerned are requested to take all their failed courses as carry-over, but, they are not willing,” she said.

    Thomas-Onashile said that the university would continue to work in line with the best global practices.

    “Students with pending issues are, therefore, requested to visit the Director, Directorate of School of Part Time Studies (DSPTS) for legitimate guides towards resolving their issues, ”she said.

  • LASU Faculty of Pharmacy has come to stay, says VC

    LASU Faculty of Pharmacy has come to stay, says VC

    The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello,  on Friday said that the university would do its best to make its  newly-established Faculty of Pharmacy enviable.

    Olatunji-Bello gave the assurance during a visit to the university by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Advisory Team.

    She said that observations of the council would be looked into in order to improve outcomes.

    “On structure, for now, the faculty will be using a building in the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), but there is a plan to erect a three or four-storey building with state-of-the-art facilities for the faculty.

    “The course has more than enough candidates who applied,” Olatunji-Bello said.

    She applauded the Provost of LASUCOM for support given to the new faculty, and thanked the advisory team for the visit.

    Prof. Abiodun Ogundaini who led the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Advisory Team, advised LASU management to provide befitting structures for the new faculty and conduct staff trainings.

    Ogundaini praised LASU for its projects.

    Other principal officers at the meeting include Prof. Funsho Omobitan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Prof. Adenike Boyo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration).

  • How cultists chased me out of LASU – Oxlade

    How cultists chased me out of LASU – Oxlade

    Sensational Nigerian singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, popularly known as Oxlade, has explained reasons for abandoning his university degree programme in his final year.

    The ‘Ku Lo Sa’ crooner said he was studying at Lagos State University, LASU, but dropped out in his final year because some cultists were after his life.

    According to him, cultists were pressuring him to join their gang but he declined and fled the campus.

    He disclosed this in the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, hosted by actor, Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, aka Taymesan.

    Oxlade said, “During my university days, I was always in the church reading bible and books. Then I dropped out in my final year.

    “I’ve never said this before. I dropped out when some boy were trying to make me join gang. One day, my grandma called me asking where I am. I said I was in campus and she said I should start coming to our family home in Ibadan.

    “I went to Ibadan. That day, those cultists, they almost killed my roommates. That’s why I appreciate my grandma’s importance in my life. Truly, there’s God. And I’m saying this with my full chest, God has saved me countless times.”