LASU VC Directs Immediate Adoption of the New National Anthem at University Events

Lagos State University (LASU) is set to graduate a total of 11,195 across all programmes at the LASU 27TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES.

Here are some highlights of speech made by the  9th Substantive Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM.

“I am delighted to welcome you all to the Press Conference of the 27th Convocation Ceremonies of Lagos State University for the 2022/2023 Academic Session which is also the third under my administration.”

“Esteemed members of the media, it is our tradition to inform you first about the activities lined up for convocation ceremonies in recognition of your crucial role in information dissemination and publicity of the programme of event… Your efforts are invaluable to us and we thank you for your steadfast and unfailing support.“

She added:

“On Tuesday, 4th June 2024, which is Day 5 of the Convocation, we shall be having the Convocation Lecture titled: “Embracing the Future: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Humanity”. The Convocation Lecturer is His Excellency, Dr Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, CON, a former governor of Lagos State and Visitor to our university.“

“The Convocation Lecture will be chaired by Emeritus Prof Peter Okebukola, OFR,… The Convocation Lecture will be held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo at 11:00 a.m”

On Wednesday, 5th June 2024, which is Day 6 of the Ceremonies, Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Master’s Degrees shall be awarded to deserving graduands at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo by 10:00 a.m.

On Thursday, 6th June 2024, which is Day 7 and the grand finale of the Ceremonies, Award of Doctorate Degrees and Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees and Emeritus Professor shall be held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo at 10:00 a.m.

BREAKDOWN OF THE GRADUATING STUDENTS

 (A)  DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN THE UNIVERSITY

Out of 554 Diploma students that are graduating this year, there are 55 Distinctions, 274 Upper credits, 224 Lower credits and 1 pass

(B)   FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE UNIVERSITY

Out of the 8,477 students that are graduating for 1st Degree programmes in the University, 153 came out with First Class, 3029 are graduating with second class Upper Division, 4,350 are graduating with second class Lower Division, 715 are graduating with Third class, 228 are graduating with a Pass.

(C )  SUMMARY OF GRADUANDS FOR HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Out of the 2164 Postgraduate students that are graduating, we have 375 Postgraduate Diplomas, 962 Academic Masters, 672 Professional Masters, 89 Doctor of Philosophy and 66 Professional Doctoral Degrees.

BEST GRADUATING STUDENTS

THE OVERALL BEST GRADUATING STUDENT AT THE 27TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY IS OLANIYI MUBARAQ OLAWALE OF THE ACCOUNTING EDUCATION WITH A CGPA OF 4.98 [FIRST CLASS HONOURS] FOR THE 2022/2023,

while for Masters,

OLAITAN AMINAT DAMILOLA with a CGPA of 4.78 (Educational Management) is the best graduating student for 2022/2023 in this year’s ceremony

She added

“Apart from the 89 doctorate awardees, we shall confer Honorary Doctorate degrees on two eminent Nigerians for their invaluable contributions to the development of our University and the nation at large. One of our Distinguished Professors has been elevated to the rank of Emeritus Professor, the second in the history of our university and a Professor also has been elevated to the rank of Distinguished Professor.”

They are as follows:

SHE ADDED

“In the 2023/2024 Academic Session, we admitted the first set of students into 20 newly approved programmes in four new faculties and school”

The Administration has also recorded other achievements in the area of ICT which include:

1. Development of the Smart Identification Card for all our staff and students, usable in all ATMs and POS in Nigeria;
2. Development of the LASU Staff Corner App, an Android application that contains all the laws and statutes of the University;
3. Development of the Mylasu App, a student lifestyle App that allows lecturers to contact students directly, organize meeting sessions and pass relevant information to them, already on playstore and will be commissioned very soon;
4. Development of a health centre appointment manager which reduces the time spent by staff and students at the University Health Centre by prior booking of appointments;
5. Automation of Staff Assessment and Evaluation Process (e-aper) and Real-time Online Leave Management System, amongst others.

SEE ALSO

LASU BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF SMART ID CARDS TO ADMITTED FULL-TIME STUDENTS IN THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION

LASU VC Addresses Press Conference Ahead of the 11th All Africa Universities Games (FASU)

Speaking on the Sports and Recreation, she said;

“I am glad to inform you that preparations are in top gear for the All-Africa University Games to be co-hosted by LASU and the University of Lagos in September 2024. Earlier this year, we hosted the Pre-FASU Games Seminar and are leaving no stone unturned to host a memorable game, that I can assure you. Just as I did when I addressed you the last time, permit me to invite well-meaning individuals and organisations to partner with the university through sponsorships and product advertisements to make this tournament a huge success.”

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