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Veteran journalist and media career coach, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin, has advised students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) to start preparing for their careers in journalism while still in school. Otufodunrin, who is the Executive Director of Media Career Development Network and a former online editor at The Nation Newspaper, gave the advice during the Lateef Kayode Jakande Memorial Media Roundtable held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the university’s Ikorodu campus. The roundtable, themed "Journalism in the Digital Age: Lessons from Jakande’s Legacy," drew several industry professionals and students of the Department of Mass Communication. “Start now. You don’t need to graduate first to be a journalist,” Otufodunrin said. “Learn, do internships, write stories, and learn from professionals. That’s what we call town and gown — when the classroom and the real world connect.” He encouraged students to understand that journa...

By Habeeb Ibrahim and Muhammed Suliat Renowned media icon and Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, has called on aspiring journalists to embrace the evolving media landscape without losing sight of the profession’s core values of truth and public service. In a keynote address at the Lateef Jakande Memorial Media Roundtable held yesterday at Ikorodu Campus of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Adefaye said journalism was far from dead, rather, it is undergoing dynamic transformation in the digital age. "People say journalism is dying, but that’s not true," Adefaye declared. "What is dying is the old form of journalism. The audience has changed, the tools have changed, but the principles must remain." Reflecting on Jakande’s enduring legacy, Adefaye described the late sage as a man who combined professionalism with deep compassion for the people. "Alhaji Lateef Jakande was not just a jou...

  NAOSS LASUSTECH Postpones Ogun Tour 2025 — President Oláníyì Apologizes, Begs Students to Participate By Kazeem Ramotallahi   The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) Chapter, has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated Ogun Tour 2025 from June 13–15 to June 20–22, 2025.   The change was necessary due to the unavailability of key dignitaries, including HRM Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR (Alake of Egbaland) and the Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hon. Oluwasesan Fagbayi, who are currently on federal assignments.   Senator Comrade Odebiyi Daniel O., also known as Biyi Oláníyì, and President of NAOSS LASUSTECH, shared insights on the motivation behind the tour and the reasons for the delay.   “The Ogun Tour has been a tradition of the association since its inception,” he explained. “Since the beginning of this administration in 2023, we haven’t had one. We noticed...

LASUSTECH: Mass Communication Department Hosts Press Conference to Mark 2025 Democracy Day •Students Urged to Engage Constructively in Democracy and Embrace NELFUND Benefits    By Wekpa ThankGod  To foster political consciousness and promote democratic values within the university community, the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) held a press conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to commemorate Democracy Day.   The event, themed “Democracy and Civic Engagement: Students’ Constructive Engagement as Catalyst for Change” was organized by 200-level students in the Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD) Sequence as part of their academic and practical requirements for the semester.   In his address, the Head of Department, Dr. Steven Anu’ Adesemoye, praised the initiative, describing it as a unique and strategic platform for entrenching democratic values. He emphasized that the event provides a forum for sen...

“We’ve Paid for Your Medical Treatments” – LASUSTECH VC Urges Students to Use Health Insurance  By Ademuyiwa   Balikis, Odelusi Abraham The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has urged students to take advantage of the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme, saying the university pays an annual premium on their behalf to ensure access to medical care. Professor Odusanya made this known on Thursday during a sensitization program on the Ilera Eko initiative, organized by the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) at the LASUSTECH campus in Ikorodu. "Prevention is better, faster, more effective, and cheaper than cure," he said. "Each year, we pay a premium for students to access medical care at accredited healthcare providers. If not used, those funds remain unaccessed." The Vice Chancellor emphasized that the Ilera Eko plan guarantees access to healthcare once the premium is paid. “As a uni...

500 Students Per Class: LASUSTECH Undergraduates Call for Urgent Academic Reforms By Our Reporter Students at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) are appealing to the institution’s management to address pressing challenges, including overcrowded classrooms, inefficient timetabling, financial burdens, and inadequate practical training. The concerns emerged from interviews conducted by Union Campus Journalists with students across various departments and academic levels, revealing widespread dissatisfaction with current learning conditions. Lawal Masturah, a 300-level Microbiology student, criticized the unpredictable class schedules and high cost of printing assignments. "Lectures are often scheduled without prior notice, and frequent printed assignments strain student budgets. The school should reduce printing requirements and allow handwritten submissions,” she said. Overcrowding remains a major issue, particularly in science and engineering Colleg...

LASUSTECH to Host Engagement Session on Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) will host an Engagement and Sensitisation Session on the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme, as announced by the Directorate of Students’ Affairs (DSA), Dr. Ademola Aderogba. The event, scheduled for Thursday, 29th May 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Agricultural Auditorium, is designed to educate students on the benefits of the Lagos State health insurance initiative and promote a culture of healthy living on campus. According to Dr. Aderogba, the session will feature presentations from officials of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) and LASUSTECH Health Services, offering students valuable insights into how the Ilera Eko scheme works, the medical services it covers, and how it can improve access to quality healthcare. The DSA emphasized that the session will also highlight the connection between good health, academic performance, and overall ...

By Saba AbdulBasit LASUSTECH to Host Engagement Session on Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) will host an Engagement and Sensitisation Session on the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme, as announced by the Directorate of Students’ Affairs (DSA), Dr. Ademola Aderogba. The event, scheduled for Thursday, 29th May 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Agricultural Auditorium, is designed to educate students on the benefits of the Lagos State health insurance initiative and promote a culture of healthy living on campus. According to Dr. Aderogba, the session will feature presentations from officials of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) and LASUSTECH Health Services, offering students valuable insights into how the Ilera Eko scheme works, the medical services it covers, and how it can improve access to quality healthcare. The DSA emphasized that the session will also highlight the connection between good health, academic perfor...

By Ademuyiwa Balikis and Habeeb Ibrahim  In anticipation of the upcoming Oro Festival scheduled to hold in Ikorodu and surrounding areas on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the management of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has announced that the university will close for physical activities on that day. According to a statement signed by the university management, the closure is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff, especially females, during the cultural event which traditionally restricts the movement of women. “All students of the University are advised to stay off campus and remain indoors on that day,” the statement reads. The university further noted that female staff members who feel unsafe coming to work are permitted to work remotely from home. While the physical campus will be shut, lectures for the day are to be held only virtually, without tests or Continuous Assessments (CAs), although assignments may be given. Despite t...

A 19-year-old girl, Opesusi Faith Timilehin, tragically ended her life in Ikorodu, Lagos State, after receiving a disappointing score of 190 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The incident took place on Monday in Odogunyan, Ikorodu, where Faith had been residing with her elder sister. Originally from Abeokuta, Faith was known by family and neighbors as a calm and respectful young woman with big dreams for her future. She had planned to study Microbiology and had high hopes for her UTME results. However, when she saw her score of 190, which she felt was a setback compared to her performance the previous year, she became deeply distressed. A close friend of Faith revealed that she had compared her current results to those of the previous year, feeling they fell short of expectations. This emotional turmoil led Faith to take a drastic step. She consumed a local rodent poison known as "Push Out" before heading to her sister’s office to as...

“Conducting the SUG Election is the Easiest Task I Can Have" — LASUSTECH Dean Speaks in Exclusive Interview By Habeeb Ibrahim Dr. Ademola Aderogba, the Dean of Students' Affairs at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has described the upcoming Student Union Government (SUG) elections as “the easiest task I can have.” In an exclusive interview, he opened up about the preparations for the elections, the current role of the interim Legislative Students’ Consultative Assembly (LSCA), and addressed the rising tide of misinformation among students, stressing the importance of clarity and informed engagement in university matters. In a no-holds-barred interview, Dr. Aderogba addressed what he described as "falsehoods spread by students who are misinformed or driven by selfish interests," while affirming that preparations are underway for proper student leadership structures to take form. LSCA Was a Temporary Measure, Not a Replacement for SUG Clari...

  By Habeeb Ibrahim The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has granted the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) a five-year full accreditation to run advertising-related courses. This milestone underscores the department's commitment to excellence and industry relevance. With this accreditation, valid until January 24, 2030, graduates of the department will no longer be required to write the ARCON professional examination before applying for membership in the council. They will be eligible for registration as Associate Registered Practitioners in Advertising (arpa), granting them direct entry into the profession as provided by Act No. 23 of 2022. The accreditation exercise, conducted on January 23, 2025, was led by Professor Rotimi Olatunji, a professor of advertising, alongside Mrs. Agatha Okonkwo and Mr. Joe-Eugene Onuorah, FRPA, the Director of Registration at ARCON. The team assessed the department’s fac...

By Popoola Idayat (Electrical Electronic Engineering) The Void I thought I liked being here, maybe because it's fun or maybe because I have to be. But honestly, being here just fills up the space around me, Distracts me, And keeps the creeping monster away (for a little while). The moment I leave 'here,' I'm back to the vast land of nothingness—just me, With the creeping monster watching me quietly, Making me a target for the hungry predators. Slowly, they scare me away Into the lonely dark cave that I've come to love. Yes, it's dark, lonely, but peaceful. I pretend I want to leave this lonely dark cave, But deep down, it's the only place I feel like me, It's the only place I'm able to express myself, It's the only place I matter...

  By Habeeb Ibrahim, Jahriat Aminu, and Balikis Ademuyiwa   The Federation of Epe Division Students Association (FEDSA) at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) hosted a Ramadan lecture on Friday at the College of Engineering Theatre Hall, Ikorodu.  The event hosted by Rt. Hon. Edu Shaafi, Speaker of FEDSA LASUSTECH, and Comrade Obadina Habeeb, the association's President aimed to enlighten students on balancing faith and academics during the holy month of Ramadan. Ustadh Edu Lukman, the guest lecturer, emphasized the importance of making Ramadan a period of spiritual growth beyond fasting. He encouraged students to engage in acts such as tahajjud (night prayers), Quranic recitation and memorization, and charitable deeds. "You shouldn't only fast during this month of Ramadan; make use of it positively," Ustadh Edu Lukman stated. At the conclusion of the lecture, students received palliatives to support them during Ramadan. Speaking on the gestur...

A fresh controversy has erupted in the National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) LASUSTECH chapter over reports that suspended President Comrade Bakare Baqiat Olapeju has been reinstated. However, SPC Speaker Rt. Hon. Edidi Azeezat Omowonuola denied the claim, stating that no official decision has been made. Sources within the union alleged that Bakare’s suspension had been lifted but claimed that the SPC was reluctant to publicly announce the decision for fear of appearing weak and unserious to the student body. However, in an interview with LASUSTECH WATCH, Speaker Edidi insisted that Bakare remains suspended until an official sitting is held to determine her status. "The suspended president has not been reinstated because it has not been officially pasted. If she was reinstated, we would have posted it publicly. However, soon, a sitting will be held, and when she is reinstated, you will know," the Speaker stated. The controversy surrounding Comrade Bakare Baqiat Olap...

Our Repoters Comrade Bakare Baqiat Olapeju, the suspended President of the National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) LASUSTECH, has rejected her two-month suspension, calling it unfair and one-sided. In an exclusive interview, she refuted the allegations against her, insisting that the Students’ Parliamentary Council (SPC) mishandled the issue. Bakare, who was suspended for two months over alleged misconduct, insubordination, and failure to perform constitutional duties, insisted that the Students’ Parliamentary Council (SPC) mishandled the issue and acted in bad faith. Bakare expressed her disappointment with the way the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Edidi Azeezat Omowonuola, presided over the sitting, stating that she failed to properly assess the situation before making a decision. "The decision was one-sided and wasn’t fair. I believe the Speaker is incapable of presiding over the sitting, as she didn’t look into the matter properly before deciding," she said.  Baka...

By Our Reporter  The President of the National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Comrade Bakare Baqiat Olapeju, has been suspended for two months following accusations of misconduct, insubordination, and failure to perform her constitutional duties. The decision was reached at the first budget sitting of the Students Parliamentary Council (SPC), held on March 5, 2025, after a heated debate regarding her actions and that of other executive members. During the budget discussion, tensions escalated when the Deputy Speaker observed that the President failed to properly acknowledge the presence of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Members, and other functionaries. Instead, she reportedly displayed a rude attitude, used foul language, and accused the SPC of disrespecting her office. As a result, the Deputy Speaker ordered her to leave the sitting but remain within the premises until recalled. However, while leavi...

By Habeeb Ibrahim The Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has launched a subsidized meal initiative to support indigent students during the examination period. The initiative officially began on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and is set to take full effect on Monday, March 3, 2025. The program is designed to provide financial relief to students facing economic hardship and ensure they have access to nutritious meals throughout the 10-day examination period. Students who wish to benefit from the initiative must follow specific steps. First, they need to confirm their eligibility by meeting with their Level Adviser. After verification, they will receive a subsidized meal ticket from their Level Adviser. The next step is selecting a food vendor from the three accredited options on campus, which include Awusu Canteen (Shop F19), Mama T Cafeteria (Shop 16E), and TFT Food Canteen (Shop 18F). Once students have their tickets, they can pre...

Our Reporters Lambo Lasunwon, ikorodu – In a bid to support healthcare delivery, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) organized a medical outreach at Kolak Hospital, Lambo Lasunwon, where essential medical supplies were donated to the hospital. During the event, the coordinator, speaking on behalf of the university, presented 200 pieces of syringes and cotton wool to the hospital. In his speech, he stated: "On behalf of Lagos State University of Science and Technology, we would like to donate 200 pieces of syringes and cotton wool to Kolak Hospital." The outreach aimed to strengthen healthcare services and contribute to patient care within the community. Hospital representatives expressed gratitude for the gesture, highlighting the importance of such collaborations in improving medical services. This initiative reflects LASUSTECH’s commitment to community service and healthcare support, reinforcing its role in promoting public health and well-being.

An Editorial by the Editor-In-Chief, UCJ LASUSTECH  As the crescent moon ushers in the holy month of  Ramadan , we at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) extend our heartfelt wishes to all students, academic staff, and non-teaching staff observing this sacred period. Ramadan is not merely a time of abstinence from food and drink; it is a month of deep spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and renewed commitment to righteousness. The  Holy Qur’an (2:183)  reminds us of the essence of fasting: "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous." This verse highlights the  purpose of fasting —to develop  Taqwa (consciousness of Allah) . It is a period to purify the soul, strengthen faith, and embody the principles of patience, generosity, and empathy. For us as a university community, this is an opportunity to cultivate habits that extend beyond the m...

By Habeeb Ibrahim and Odelusi Abraham  "Mind your business," Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), advised students during the university’s third matriculation ceremony since its establishment in February 2022. The event took place at 500-seater Auditorium in Ikorodu campus. The ceremony started with the introduction of key university officers. After the Vice-Chancellor officially declared the event open, goodwill messages were delivered to the students. In his speech, Professor Odusanya congratulated the new students and reminded them that only “20 to 25% of eligible candidates” gain admission into Nigerian universities. He urged them to remain focused, stating, “There is a proper time for everything under the heavens. This is the time to learn and be fully engaged.” He further advised, “You are not part-time students; therefore, mind your business.” Professor Olumuyiwa Olamade, Dean of the ...

  By: Ogbonnaya Favour Chibuikem The Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu sensitizes and welcomes the freshers of the College of Environmental Science in an Orientation programme held at the Art and Industrial Design hall of the school yesterday, February 19th, 2025. In an opening address delivered by Dr Oladayo Ibrahim, the head of department of Urban and Regional Planning, on behalf of the Dean of the college, Prof. Ayodeji Oladipupo Date-Abel, he expressed gratitude to God for the life of all present and officially welcomed the fresh students to the college, and also the returning students. He urged them to stay focused with their academic pursuit, stating that "Education is an effective tool for changing the world." Additionally, Dr Ibrahim encouraged students to apply for the NELFUND, a student loan scheme from the government, so that they don't have to worry about their school fee, but stay focused on their studies. Following the welcome speech,...

Jahriat Aminu The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) held a mentorship programme for its female students on Wednesday at the 500-seater auditorium, College of Agriculture. The event was hosted by Professor Olubunmi Temilade Abebi, Chairperson of the Sexual Harassment Committee and a lecturer in the College of Agriculture, alongside nine other lecturers, including Mrs. Aribigbe, Head of the Mathematics Department, and Dr. (Mrs.) Olubiyi Olatokunbo, Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs Unit. In her opening remarks, Professor Abebi welcomed the students and introduced the objectives of the programme, stating, "We are here to mentor you academically, spiritually, and in all aspects of life." During an interactive session, Mrs. Aribigbe engaged the students on the concept of mentorship and shared her personal experiences, encouraging them to speak up against sexual harassment. Professor Abel from the LASUSTECH Guidance and Counselling Unit addres...

Odeyemi Ibukunoluwa   In response to the tragic death of Emmanuel, a 100-level Mathematics student who fell from a faulty railing due to poor hostel maintenance, the leadership of the National Association of Science Students (NASS), College of Basic Science (CBS), organized a safety awareness gathering on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The event, held at the CBS complex, aimed to educate students on safety precautions when securing off-campus accommodation. Speaking at the gathering, College President Comr. Agbalah Gift Isaiah, Social Director Comr. Edu Shaffi Oladehinde, Public Relations Officer Comr. Leo, and LSCA representative Comr. David Oche Elah stressed the importance of thoroughly inspecting rented apartments and reporting safety concerns to the College Welfare Committee. In honor of Emmanuel, attendees observed a one-minute silence. They also expressed appreciation for the initiative, recognizing its role in preventing similar tragedies. "We must support our students and ...