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Safiu Kehinde The management of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (formerly Lagos State Polytechnic) has finally reduced the increased certificate fee   from #30,000 to #10,000 after several backlash from the Polytechnic students in the institution over the controversial increment. As contained in a statement signed by the University's registrar, David Semawon Ogunbe, the management decided to review the sudden 500 percent increment following complaints tendered by the Polytechnic’s Students Union Government and the intervention of the Vice Chancellor who submitted that the increment should not be more than 100 percent of the initial amount. The statement read in part; “Sequel to the complaint expressed by the Students Union Government of the Polytechnic in a letter dated 24 th June, 2023 on the increase in Certificate Processing fee from N5.000 ( Five Thousand Naira) only to N30.000 (Thirty Thousand Naira) only and the intervention of the Vice Chancellor, the...

SRC orders removal of LASUSTECH Stickers from Students Union Government’s Properties SRC Members rendering Aluta gyration ahead of a Sitting Photo: Safiu Kehinde  DSA stops the usage of LASUSTECH's Letterhead by Polytechnic students  Speaker expresses concern over likely challenges "Let tomorrow take care of itself" Honorable submits Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Polytechnic’s Students Representative Council has, on Tuesday, ordered the removal of Lagos State University of Science and Technology's stickers from all Students Union Government’s properties previously bearing the Polytechnic’s name. In a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Asekun Elijah, the Council called for the return of LaspoSUG sticker following a memo issued to all Students Associations last month by the Directorate of Students Affairs. As contained in the memo, Laspotech students were to stop using the letterhead of the new university in attempt to differentiate between the correspondence ...

"We cannot afford to fail..." LASUSTECH's New Vice Chancellor Speaks; Delivers First Official Speech  LASUSTECH's New Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, delivering his first speech at the inauguration of the new Senates Photo: Dare Banjoko Safiu Kehinde The new   Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has delivered his first official speech, stressing that his administration cannot afford to fail in discharging its duties and responsibilities. Speaking at last week’s inauguration of the first elected Senates of the University, the Vice Chancellor revealed that a lot is expected of the Senates, but expressed confidence that they can live up to the tasks. His words: “A lot is expected from members of the Senate especially those privileged to be at the inauguration ceremony today. We will need to regulate the frequency of the meeting of the senates. We will need to set up senate committees and do a...

Students Corner: Things You Should Know Before Choosing Comradeship Photo Source: Facebook Gbadegeshin Paul   The popular saying, "to whom much is given, much is expected," is best encountered when you assume a leadership position. If this position in quote happens to be what several others also wanted, then get set for a great adventure. Comradeship or being a comrade comes with fame, and juicy offers to those who know it's onions, likewise levels of woes when you misplay your cards. Active comrades are one most popular students on campus, and this gives them levels of honour wherever they appear. At the other hand, an inactive comrade just fills the space and create lapses in their offices. Recall one of the popularly addressed comrades in Nigeria, Comr. Adams Oshiomole, former leader and advocate of The Nigeria Labour Congress, now current member of Nigeria's ruling party APC. His strifes and never give up prowess   gave him the key to governance in Edo state, and ...