LASUSTECH Watch

The Lagos State Chapter of National Youth Council of Nigeria organized a three day senatorial town hall meeting in commemoration of 2021 International Youth Day. The third and final day of the meeting was held in Lagos State Polytechnic.  The topic for this year's meeting was "Transforming Food System, Youth and Security", several panelists and youths were present to discuss, contribute and offer suggestions to the issues raised at the meeting. Dr Adebosin Gbadebo, Deputy Provost of Lagos State Cooperative College, in his lecture said the Nigerian youths are supposed to see Agriculture as a business and not something perceived as a job for the  low class. He emphasized on youths having passion for farming as it will lead to sufficient food in the market and also serve as an adequate source of income for the individual. A representative of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Akin Pedro enlightened about the opportunities that await the youths in the Lagos Agricultural Youth Em...

My fellow LASPOTECH students, please let's be careful out there. A lot is happening, especially rape cases. Our school does not have hostels and we have no choice but to live off campus outside the protection of the institution. Rape cases have become rampant now and I urge us to be on high alert of our surroundings. Sad has it may be, the media has almost no power in cases like this especially when there's no evidence. Do you know?  That a student can be raped, and when the issue is reported to the school authorities it gets to the court. And at the court, two things happen. It's either the predator is punished or goes scot free(especially when there is no evidence). Issues like this drag for a long time. In the case where the predator eventually goes scort free, and the school press has already published it with the rapist face(s). He can sue us. That's the part that annoys me the most. Like for real.  Following series of events, most or almost all perpetrators are no...

 "Release our white paper, white paper is our life", this was the statement  on the lips of every academic and non-academic staff of Lagos State Polytechnic when she held a one-day prayer session at LASPOTECH podium.  It was noted that the institution started having issues since 2017 under the last administration and it resulted in the dismissal, demotion, unjust treatment of staff and reduction of salaries for some staff. However, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu organized and sent a "visitation panel" to investigate the problems of the institution after listening to the pleas of the new Rector, Dr Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye and his governing council. The "visitation panel" investigation started in October 2019 and submitted their reports to the governor February 2020 and the school has been waiting for the release of the "white paper" since then. The "white paper" which is the solution to the school's problem contains...

Towards safer institutions in Nigeria free of rape and sexual violence, the SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE in conjunction with WOMEN AT RISK INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (WARIF) spread its campaign to LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC (LASPOTECH) Ikorodu campus.  The students were urged to always speak up and seek help. And that their mental health is paramount and should always come first when faced with situations of rape. WARIF explained to the students saying that consent is key and both genders should always avoid putting themselves in situations were they become vulnerable. One of the facilitators, Mr Adeyemi defined RAPE as "forceful penetration" on any gender. He said, "without consent, penetration into any part of a female or male's body be it the private part, mouth or anus is rape".  Following the extremely prevalent rate of sexual violence and harassment in institutions, WARIF thought it necessary to implement this program to break the culture of silence and also to ensure ...

Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) held her matriculation on Friday for the full time students of the institution. The Rector of the institution, Dr Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye who graced the occasion admonished the students to be focused on their studies as there would be many distractions along the way. Dr. Oluremi encouraged the newly admitted students to engage in productive activities that will have positive impact on their studies and shun bad influences that will ruin their future. The Rector reiterated that students who indulge in exam malpractice, cultism and other social vices will have to face the consequences as the acts lead to immediate expulsion. Goodwill messages also came from the Deputy Rector Academic, Mr Olumide O. Metilelu and the Deputy Rector Administration, Engineer Sikiru A. Adegoke Ph. D. Present at the occasion also are the institution Registrar, Other Principal Officers, Dean's and Directors of Schools, Members of the Academic Board, Heads of Department, D...

  LASPOTECH muslim community in conjunction with the muslim alumni association held her 1st annual Ramadan lecture at the Agric auditorium in the school premises. In attendance was the guest speaker, Dr. AbdulHakeem AbduLateef (Hon. Iyepe) the Chief Imam, Lagos State House of Assembly, Central Mosque Alausa who lectured on the topic "Islam and Security".  The Imam admonished the students and lecturers to stay pure during the Ramadan period so that their prayers will be answered. He urged the students to be leaders and people who have a mind of their own.  Hon. Iyepe spoke on the issue of security saying that "Boko Haram contradict everything that Islam stands for. Islam is peace and Boko Haram strives for war. He said Islam never forces people to become Muslims but Boko Haram kidnaps people and forces them to convert." He concluded by reiterating that Islam is all about security, protecting faith, life, intelect, posterity and wealth. Furthermore he told his Muslim ...

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 The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) LASPOTECH chapter has elected new representatives. The election was conducted at the 500-seater hall in the school premises.  There were 158 accredited voters to vote for their preferred candidate(s) contesting. The voting was as follows  For the position of the Chairman of the Association, Mr Akinrilola Ibitoye was unopposed. He had 153 votes with 4 void votes.  The of the Publicity Secretary was unopposed, Mr Ade-Inasa Thomas had 89 votes with 7 void votes.  The office of the General Secretary had two (2) candidates, Mr Utman Olayinka and Mr Babalola Ojomo. Mr Utman won with 87 votes while Mr Ojomo had 62 votes. They had 4 void votes.  Mr Okidili Afam contested for the position of the Assistant General Secretary and won with 144 votes.  Mrs Roseline Kosoko had 150 votes and 4  void votes for the post of the Welfare Secretary. She was also unopposed.  For the position of the Financial Secretar...

1. President :  Dare Oluwadara Eunice Dare Oluwadara Eunice is a  goal getter, communicator, entrepreneur and a lover of adventure. Dara is a student of the Polytechnic of excellence, and in her final year in the department of mass communication. The new press club head is also a seasoned cub journalists with notable niches in the broadcast sector.  2. General Secretary : Adeleke Gbemisola Faith    Adeleke Gbemisola Faith, the new general  secretary  of Laspotech Press Club is  an entrepreneur with an acumen for journalism. Gbemi is also a student of Laspotech and in her final year in the department of mass communication . 3. Photograph : Taiwo Abiola Morayo     Taiwo Abiola is a lover of God. 4. Editor-in-chief : Asekun Mojisola Deborah  Deborah is a young communicator, writer, creative thinker and an aspiring professional editor. 5. Sub Editor : Ayodele Emmanuel  Ayodele Emmanuel is a student of Laspotech studying Architectur...