LASUSTECH Watch

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

By Habeeb Ibrahim, Odeyemi Ibukun and Bisiriyu Hassan The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, community is mourning the loss of two of its students following a fatal accident on Saturday  morning at Powerline Junction, before Aleje, inward Ikorodu Roundabout, Lagos. The deceased students have been identified as: Ayomide Jagun , 300 Level, Mechatronics Afọlábí Emmanuel , 200 Level, Banking and Finance (Direct Entry) According to eyewitnesses, the accident involved a sand-laden tipper truck, a Toyota Corolla, a multi-purpose bus, and several tricycles. Preliminary reports indicate that the tipper, reportedly speeding, suffered a brake failure, causing it to collide with other vehicles along the busy road. While initial reports suggested multiple casualties, only the deaths of the two LASUSTECH students and a one SS 3 student of Ikorodu High School have been officially confirmed. The status of other injured individuals is still under veri...

By Popoola Idayat We say we gained freedom, but are we really free? We say we are independent, but are we sure we are not held down by the shackles? We say we are Nigerians, that we are one, but are we truly one? Independent but still we fight over religion, tribe, ethnicity and gender. Independence cannot be independence by saying we are one but despise one other.  O Nigeria! Oh my dear Motherland! 65 years it has been—of hardship and suffering,  Sixty-five years of struggle, of hoping, and believing what will be will be.  Of hoping it will get better. How long? How long shall we swallow hope and wait for it to digest? How long shall we wait? Sixty-five years it has been, Sixteen President we have had, and we still believe that our success is in another man's land.  O Nigeria! Oh my dear Nigerians! When shall we wake up from this slumber? When shall we stand together? When shall we fight for the actual independence? So, happy independence day, just for saying and no...

Habeeb Ibrahim   The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is undergoing one of the most ambitious infrastructural overhauls in its history, with new academic and research facilities springing up across its Ikorodu campus. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, disclosed this on Tuesday, September 9, during the university’s Congregation, describing the campus as “a huge construction zone” that reflects LASUSTECH’s vision of becoming a world-class institution. Among the projects underway are a professorial building, a central research laboratory, and multiple auditoria. The university also recently hosted the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) for the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Automotive Testing Centre, further cementing its growing reputation in technology and innovation. “These are not just buildings; they are the foundation of the future LASUSTECH we are building — a university that competes with...

Habeeb Ibrahim   The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has achieved three consecutive academic sessions without major disruptions, a milestone the institution says underpins its growing reputation as a centre of excellence. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, disclosed this on Tuesday, September 9, during the university’s Congregation, where he outlined efforts to position LASUSTECH as a world-class brand. “We have completed three academic sessions without major disruptions. Teaching has continued to improve, and the resources for teaching and learning are continuously being upgraded,” he said. Backing the academic stability is the recent accreditation of 25 undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC), with 22 securing full accreditation and three earning interim status. The university is also preparing for the accreditation of 14 additional programmes in October. Odusanya credited the feat to the ...

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has announced that the window for students to apply for the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for the 2024/2025 academic session will close on Friday, September 5, 2025. In a statement issued by Dr. A. O. Oduntan, the institution’s NELFUND Desk Officer, students who are yet to complete their applications have been urged to do so before the deadline. She explained that the closure is to allow adequate time for verification and processing of all applications ahead of the new academic session. Oduntan also noted that late applications will not be treated for the current academic year. “Any application after the deadline may not be treated and will be migrated to the NELFUND Loan Application for the 2025/26 session,” the statement read. The NELFUND scheme, introduced by the Federal Government, is designed to provide financial support for students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria, helping them to co...

Dr. Zannu Returns as HoD Mass Comm Dr. Zannu Nunayo has been reappointed as the Head of Department (HOD) of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. He officially took over the department's leadership on Thursday, July 31, 2025, during a formal handover ceremony. He succeeds Dr. Steven Anuoluwapo Adesemoye, who had led the department since the end of Dr. Nunayo’s previous tenure. More information soon...

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, has announced the commencement of its online admission screening exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session, with a new application fee of ₦10,000. According to a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr. David Semawon Ogungbe, the screening exercise is open to both Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry candidates who selected LASUSTECH as their first choice institution. The online screening portal opened on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and will close on Sunday, August 31, 2025. To be eligible, UTME candidates must have scored a minimum of 195 and obtained credit-level passes in relevant O’Level subjects in not more than two sittings. Direct Entry candidates must have obtained a JAMB Direct Entry Form and selected LASUSTECH as their first choice. Only candidates of Lagos State origin who have completed the State of Origin Verification Committee (SO...

By Ademuyiwa Balikis  The Federation of Epe Division Students Association (FEDSA), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), recently held a virtual webinar themed “Balancing Unionism with Academics” to educate students on managing student activism alongside academic responsibilities. The webinar, hosted via Google Meet, was organized by Hon. Hassan Taiwo Bisiriyu, Chief Press Secretary of FEDSA LASUSTECH DRC. He said the aim was to enlighten student leaders on how to thrive in unionism without neglecting their academic performance. “I want students who are interested in unionism to learn how it works and how to properly balance it with their studies,” Hon. Hassan said, adding that his own success as a student leader comes from building good relationships with lecturers, attending classes, and delegating tasks effectively. Mr. Fatoyinbo Ibrahim, a lecturer in the Mass Communication Department, described unionism as a task that requires intelligence a...

Uboh-Ekong Treasure Bisiriyu Hassan Taiwo, The Chief Press Secretary of the Federation of Epe Division Students Association (FEDSA) at LASUSTECH, hosted a webinar aimed at educating students on how to balance academic responsibilities with unionism. The virtual event, themed “Balancing Academics with Unionism,” featured two guest speakers: Mr. Ibrahim Fatoyinbo, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at LASUSTECH, and Ambassador Biliamin Olalekan Oba, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on  Youth and Social Development. The webinar was co-hosted by Rt. Hon. Edu Shaffi Oladehinde and moderated by Hon. Adelaja Azeezat, who began the session by defining unionism as representing students’ interests and organizing beneficial programmes. In his opening remarks, Hon. Bisiriyu Hassan Taiwo appreciated all attendees and urged participants to engage meaningfully, learn from the speakers, and network with one another. Mr. Fatoyinbo, the first speaker, ...

Habeeb Ibrahim and Lawal Jahriat Photos By: Ajide Muminat   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 worl...

By Habeeb Ibrahim and Muhammed Suliat Photos By: Ajide Muminat 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 J...

  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...