LASUSTECH Watch

Opinion  Gentle Reminder to our “Daddy that also listens” Photo: Independent Newspaper  Safiu Kehinde Couple of weeks ago, the entire staffs and students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology stood agog for the visit of His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The ‘Welcome Mr. Governor’ banner erected few metres away from our now famous Helipad at the College of Technology defiled all breezy odds as it awaits the arrival of the governor. Good number of students loitered around with the hope of catching a glimpse of their Daddy. However, their hopes were dashed as the Governor forfeited our little welcome party, carrying us on handicap- in campus parlance, to go straight to the business of the day which was supervision of the ongoing Senate Building construction and the Publicity that follows as usual. The students, however, reminded Mr. Governor that they never loose guard as they trooped into the site, rendering an impromptu welcome address which must have...

NUC's Resources Verification Exercise Continues in LASUSTECH  Safiu Kehinde The National Universities Commission (NUC) has continued its two-week Resource Verification Exercise in Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) today. Following last week’s completion of two batches which,   according to LASUSTECH Newsflash,   saw the verification of seven programmes-B.Tech Computer Engineering, B.Eng. Civil & Construction Engineering, B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering, B. Tech Biotechnology & Food Technology, B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, B. Eng. Mechatronics Engineering, and B. Eng. Agricultural Engineering, the regulatory body is set to extend the exercise across other programmes. In similar version, this week’s exercise is divided into two batches with B.Sc. Agricultural Economics & Farm Management, B.Sc. Agricultural Extension & Rural Development , B.Sc. Crop Production, B.Sc. Horticulture & Landscape Management,...

NAPES Dean Cup: Agric Engineering Cruise Past Chemical Engineering in Tournament's Opener (See Pictures Below) Chemical Engineering (Blue) searching for an equalizer following Agric Engineering's Opener Photo: Safiu Kehinde  Safiu Kehinde National Association of Polytechnic Engineering Students' (NAPES) Dean Cup started on a brighter note for Agric Engineering Department as their cruised past Chemical Engineering with a comfortable 3-1 victory at the opening match today. The men in green wasted no time to settle in as Ameh Joseph capitalized on a sloppy clearance from the opponent’s goalkeeper to give Agric Engineering the lead few minutes into the game. NAPES Sports Director, Comr. Babajide Gafar (Center), with both teams Photo: Safiu Kehinde  In the struggle to get themselves on track, Chemical Engineering gifted their rival a Freekick opportunity as their opponent’s player was brought down few distance away from their goal mouth. Agric Engineering doubled their lead fol...

 FEDSA Holds First Cultural and Heritage Programme FEDSA (Lasustech Chapter) President, Comr. Adesanya Ibrahim, presenting award to Mr. Kaka Babatunde Photo: Soyebi Esther Safiu Kehinde The Federation of Epe Division Students Association (LASUSTECH Chapter) has, on Wednesday, held its first Cultural and Heritage Programme today at the School of Agriculture 500-seaters lecture theatre. Themed “Accelerating the increased participation of youths in the political space: Panacea to good governance”, the event, according to FEDSA President, Adesanya Ibrahim, was the first of its kind among Lagos Indigenous Divisions under the umbrella of the National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS). Following the welcome address by the FEDSA President, Adesanya Ibrahim, the Vice President of National Youth Council of Nigeria (South West Zone) Comr. Giwa Moshood, represented by the PRO NYCN (Epe Division) Comr. Shittu Mustapha, delivered the first speech of the event. Shittu decried the dearth of...

Students Corner: 5 Things You Shouldn’t Do This Semester Photo: Naijaloaded.com Gbadegeshin Paul The second semester is the most tricky semester of the semester pair, and most students oftentimes end up falling for its traps. Today, we put together 5 things you should avoid to come out distinctive in the second semester. 1. Getting Carried Away By Social Activities and Not Being Studious As a student your number priority for coming or returning to the higher institution is to learn, improve your intelligence and to crown it, make good grades. However, the second semester has a bulk of activities to absorb your priorities. Smart students often use this period to be more focused on studies than attending social gatherings and events, they also ensure their times are well planned to balance work and play. Attend social events on campus to build yourself and connect with other students, but ensure its not at the detriment of your class, test, or reading periods. After social campus event...

World Clean-up Day: LASUSTECH Students embark on Clean-Up Exercise (See pictures below) Deputy Chief Judge of SUJC, Moses Babatunde (Centre) with cross-section of students during the Clean-up Exercise  Safiu Kehinde In celebration of World Clean-Up day, Lagos State University of Science and Technology’s (LASUSTECH) Students (Isolo Campus) have embarked on Clean-Up exercise across Isolo community and within the school premises. Alongside   some other members of the community, the students had, on Saturday, carry out the Clean-Up exercise, which was organized by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (Isolo Local Branch) in partnership with CocaCola, GreenHill Recycling, Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), and Recycling Alliance. According to the Director of Sport for the National Association of Polytechnic Accountancy Students (NAPAS), Owobu Osas, the exercise started at Isolo market where the students met with Iya Loja of Isolo. The students also visited A...

#100k up for grab as the Race to Become the King and Queen of LasusAlive Begins • Organizer narrates history behind the competition • Competition cuts across both Full-time and Part-time Program • Winners stand to win a session sponsorship add-on • Sales of form closes on 23rd of September, 2022 Safiu Kehinde Another season to cash out beckons every students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) as the race to become King and Queen of LasusAlive begins with #100,000 grand and a session scholarship up for grab. The annual beauty pageant competition, formerly called Face of LaspoAlive, is set to commence its fourth season since inception and its first since the conversion of Lagos State Polytechnic to Lagos State University of Science and Technology. Aside the King and Queen categories, the competition also have Mr. and Miss Charisma who are often selected based on individual performance in the competition. In contrast to the perception of the competition a...

SUG and Shuttle Operators agree on new price of Shuttle on Campus Gbadegeshin Paul and Safiu Kehinde Lagos State University of Science and Technology’s (LASUSTECH) Students Union Government (SUG) and LASUSTECH Shuttle Association have agreed   on new price of shuttle around the campus. In a broadcast message   signed by SUG President, Balogun Aderemi and circulated last week by the Union’s PRO, Adesina Wonuola, the new price is to be adhered to by the shuttle operators as   students were urged to report the case of any operator who go in contrast with the new price. “Kindly note that any shuttle operator that refuses to abide by the new price will be penalized. However, on no account must any student fight with the shuttle operators for not keeping to this new price. Rather, students should do well to take a picture of such shuttle or note the shuttle number and then lodged a complaint to the office of the SUG Welfare Director or any SUG Excos at available at your...

Interview  Kegite Club: "It's far beyond drinking Palm Wine and dancing" Chief Salifu Yusuf  Ilya Lacost Chief, Salifu Yusuf during the interview session Photo: Moshood Hameedat  Safiu Kehinde Kegite Club is one of the renowned socio-cultural association across Nigerian campuses. Their tentacles also spread beyond Africa's border as they are present in the likes of India, United Kingdom, etc. Like every other students associations, Kegite boasts of a well structured organogram ranging from Comrades to the members of the executive which is headed by a Chief. Interestingly, the Chief is usually chosen- unlike other associations where the President gets elected. The chosen one may be from charismatic comrades, wiseman Philosopher, or the   palm wine server known as Pourer- as long as such member meets the criteria   a s certain traits demanded by the Elders In this exclusive interview with LaspoWatch, Chief Salifu Yusuf, took us through his journey from bei...

SRC Denies Threat to Member’s Life SRC Members rendering Aluta Gyration Photo: Safiu Kehinde  Vows to investigate publication Majority Leader debunks allegation against member Safiu Kehinde The Students Representative Council (LASUSTECH Chapter) has denied an alleged threat to life of her member following the publication of an unsigned petition against the Council. In a disclaimer signed by the majority leader of the house, Hon. Sadiq Adams, the Council denied the allegation, which involved a member of the Council, Hon. Wahab Ibrahim, while assuring investigation into the leaked petition. “It has come to our knowledge that a particular publication is being disbursed around by some unknown entities concerning a false filled allegation within the SRC. We implore the general public and students at large to be calm as such threat to life, claimed in the publication, never existed. The office of the Speaker is where fairness, equity, and justice for every student is of good essence and...

SRC Suspends Eleven Honorables Members of the Students Representative Council  Photo: Moshood Hameedat  Claims less than 50 Engineering Students paid SUG Due Spokesperson vows to present payment receipt of the eleven honorables  Safiu Kehinde Lagos State University of Science and Technology’s Students Representative Council has suspended eleven honorable members representing the School of Engineering over alleged non-payment of the Council’s due. In a sitting headed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Asekun Elijah, the Council had questioned the eligibility of the 18 honorables representing the School of Engineering, calling for the presentation of the payment receipt issued to the Honorables in the house. With only eight out of the accused honorables present at the sitting, the Council   collected the payment receipts of the available honorables which was tendered to the house by the spokesperson of the accused honorables, Hon. Giwa Ajibola Daniel. Following the sub...

  Article  Photo: Qwenu.com Five Effective Reading Habit for Students   Ashuike Esther and Tiwo Demilade Sitting for and passing an exam is not an easy task. You have to dedicate your time and effort to consistent study if you wish to come out with an outstanding result. You wouldn’t be happy with yourself if, after all your effort to come to school to receive lectures and meet attendance requirements, you end up not doing well during exams. Then you begin to ask yourself "what am I doing wrong?"   In most cases, it’s not about what you’re doing wrong, but what you’re not doing right. Whether you are doing something right or wrong, you don’t have to worry. At the end of this article, you will learn five ways you can improve your reading habit. Photo: SoundCloud  1.     Know Yourself   Knowing oneself as a student helps prepare for exams. If you want to effectively study, you have to understand what works for you. People are ...