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LASUSTECH to Mark 4th Founder’s Day on February 2

Habeeb Ibrahim   The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) will hold its 4th Founder’s Day Celebration on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the College of Agriculture Main Auditorium, Ikorodu Campus. The celebration is themed “Mapping the Future,” reflecting the institution’s focus on science and technology education. A major feature of the event is the Founder’s Day Lecture, to be delivered by the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, FAS, FNISEB, FNSBMB. She will speak on the topic, “Achieving the Objectives of Universities of Science and Technology.” Activities lined up for the day include interactive sessions, programmes highlighting the university’s growth, and a tour of ongoing and completed infrastructure projects across the campus. LASUSTECH was formally established in 2022 following the transmutation of Lagos State Polytechnic into a university. The transformation was sig...

LASUSTECH Holds Sensitization Programme on Mental Health

By Habeeb Ibrahim, Adefeso Precious, Umoh emmanuella,  Ikuesan Temiloluwa and Olamilekan Aliat Photos By: Adewusi Aisha and Chilaka Blessing The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has organised a sensitization programme on mental health at its main campus to create awareness on mental wellbeing and effective management of emotional trauma among students. The programme, which attracted students and members of the university community, featured dignitaries on the high table, including a representative of the Vice Chancellor, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ademola Aderogba, guest speakers Dr. Nwandu Mary Adaeze and Professor Olubusayo Asikhia, college officers, Heads of Department, other stakeholders, class representatives, and students. In his address, the representative of the Vice Chancellor referenced a recent tragic incident involving the loss of a student to suicide through the use of a chemical substance. He noted that the ...

LASUSTECH Announces February 13, 2027, for Maiden Convocation

By Adetoyinbo Berachah The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has announced February 13, 2027, as the date for its maiden convocation. The announcement was made by the Director of Student Affairs (DSA), Dr. Ademola Aderogba, during the first engagement meeting of the 2025/2026 academic session. The meeting featured the introduction of Heads of Class (HOCs) and representatives from various departments. Dr. Aderogba addressed issues relating to the academic session and outlined expectations for students. He presented an overview of academic results across colleges and departments, noting variations in performance. Students were advised to ensure lecturers are invited for scheduled lectures. According to the DSA, all issues relating to academic results must be resolved before January 27, 2026, when the University Senate will review them. He stated that no further consideration would be given to result-related issues after that date. Students were...

Students Barred from LASUSTECH First Gate Over Safety Concerns

By Habeeb Ibrahim and Adefeso Precious Students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) were on Monday morning restricted from accessing the campus through the First Gate, tagged as West Gate 1, due to safety concerns. The restriction led to confusion among students, who were subsequently directed by security personnel to use the Second Gate for entry into the campus. Speaking on the development, security officials disclosed that the action followed an incident that occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, when a tension wire was reportedly cut from a pole and fell directly at the entrance of First Gate. According to the security personnel, the fallen wire posed a potential risk of injury, electric shock, or sparks to students and other individuals passing through the gate. As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the campus community, movement through First gate was temporarily suspended, while students were instructed to ac...

NANS Lagos Vice Chairman Awards Tuition Scholarships to Five LASUSTECH Students

By Habeeb Ibrahim   The Vice Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State, Comrade Sadiq Adams (Kiakia), has awarded tuition fee scholarships to five students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The beneficiaries are Adenola David Oluwafemi (Quantity Surveying, 200 level), Salami Priscilla Wuraola (Estate Management, 200 level), Wekpa ThankGod Nelson (Mass Communication, 400 level), Rantilola Olamide Afsat (Mass Communication, 200 level), and Sadiq Olashile Mubarak. The students were selected based on merit and financial need. L-R (Mrs. Dipo Adedoyin, MACSA President,Comr, Kiakia Adams, Wekpa ThankGod (400 Level), Mass Comm HoD, Dr Zannu Prosper, Mr Samuel Ogunsanya, Mrs Ìdòwú, Mr Ade Inasa-Thomas, Dr Taiwo Okeowo) Speaking on the initiative, Adams said the scholarship is part of NANS’ commitment to student development. “Empowering students academically today is an investment in leader...