LASUSTECH Watch

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...

LASUSTECH Third Gate Photo: Moshood Hameedat • Fee skyrockets from #5000 to #30,000  • Management gives forex increase for reason • “Outrageous and inconsiderate” Students react • “We are your fathers. We are not wicked” PRO clears air around controversies Safiu Kehinde, Adebayo Nurudeen, Ibrahim Habeeb, & Bisiryu Hassan Lagos State Polytechnic’s students have decried the sudden 500 percent hike in price of the institution’s certificate fee by the school management as they call on the state government’s intervention over the increment. Sponsored Advert The Polytechnic’s Governing Council had, in a memo circulated earlier last week, announced the change in certificate fee which skyrocketed from 5000 Naira to 30,000 Naira. As contained in the memo, the Governing Council had, in April, held meeting over a proposed upward review of students’ ancillary fees which subjected the certificate fee to change alongside others. The approval of the increment, however, did not augur well fo...

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 ...

Drama as Lecturer Disrupts Live Theatre Performance to Conduct Impromptu Test  Madam Tinubu's cast back on stage to take a bow  Photo.  Adebayo Nurudeen   • Threatens to fail the students in case of non-compliance • SUG fails to take action • Casts condemn lecturer's  action • SONTA’s Ex-President labels incident as “unethical” Our Reporters It was drama within drama as a part-time lecturer disrupted live theatre performance to conduct Impromptu test, threatening to fail the concerned students if they refuse to comply. The incident, which occurred during the Madam Tinubu’s play staged by Nurudeen Ibrahim Art Foundation (NIAF) and hosted by the Students Union Government’s Social Director in celebration of the SUG week at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology’s (LASUSTECH) 700-seaters lecture theatre on Wednesday, saw the lecturer simply identified as Mr. Fashina walked up the stage; collected the microphone as he called out the ND2 Mass Comm...

Students Corner: What Students miss when they fail to use School's Medical Facilities  Lasustech Medical Centre Photo: Safiu Kehinde  Gbadegesin Paul We took a survey to ask students what they do when ill; Visit the school’s medical center, go back home for parental or hostel mate attention or self medicate by purchasing drugs through pharmacy counters? Unfortunately, over 70% stay away from the medical center, which is one of the safest and cost effective of options. Upon admission into the institution, no student is exempted when it comes to school medical fees, filling the medical forms and submission for signatory at the medical center. However, most students exempt themselves when it comes to using the facilities. The only frequent time students use the center is when they have emergency cases, which leads to them being rushed to the school’s medical facility. I have used the school’s health facility on several occasions, and the class of treatment gotten would cost a wh...

FESSU Celebrates First Iyan Day FESSU PRESIDENT (Lasustech Chapter), Comr. Ayodele Prayer ( center), with other Executive Members of the association and invited guests Photo: Safiu Kehinde    Olashege Anizat The Federation of Ekiti State Students Union (LASUSTECH Chapter) has, on Thursday, celebrated her first Iyan day anniversary held at School of Agriculture’s 500-seater auditorium. Tagged “Our culture & heritage; a gift to our future”, the event commenced following an opening prayer rendered by the Union’s Vice President, Oluwafemi Adeayo, who also delivered the welcome address, narrating the resuscitation process of the union. “The   Federation of Ekiti   State Students Union in LASUSTECH collapsed during the COVID-19. In 2021, Ayodele Prayer (the curent president of the union) and I came up with an idea that Ekiti State Students should not be in LASUSTECH without any association. So we decided to bring the association back to live- although it was not en...

"Students Unionism is the primary or basic class for societal politics" Former LaspoSUG General Secretary Claims  Former LaspoSUG General Secretary, Comr. Mahmoud Afolabi delivering his lecture at the National Association of Kwara State Students' (NAKSS) Wara Day celebration Photo: Safiu Kehinde  Safiu Kehinde Former LaspoSUG (2019/2020) General Secretary, Comr. Mahmoud Afolabi, has, on Wednesday, claimed that students unionism is the basic class for societal politics. Speaking   at the recently concluded Wara Day celebration organized by the National Association of Kwara State Students (Lasustech Chapter), the current Special Adviser to the Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Lagos State, emphasized on the importance of youths engagement in politics and nation building, indicating participation in student unionism as the bedrock of such engagement. “Student unionism is the primary or basic class for societal politics. I can tell you categorically that among...

"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 ...

Students React over Sanwo-Olu's Appointment of New Vice Chancellor  Congratulate the New VC Commend the works of the Acting Vice Chancellor Condemn Imposition by Sanwo-Olu SRC Speaker warns of Crisis  Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has, earlier last week, approved the appointment of Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology, while returning the Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr. Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye, as the Rector for the remaining three and half years of his tenure. This appeared to be one of the least expected changes to occur soon since the transition of the Institution as most students were surprised about the sudden development. While some still remain oblivious of the appointment others have braced themselves up for the new change. For Olasupo Adegbola, a final year Accountancy student, the appointment of the new VC is unquestionable as the Institution is State-owned and a...

NDLEA Launches First Drug Free Club in LASUSTECH NDLEA Officials with the Newly appointed Executive Members of LASUSTECH Drug Free Club and Principal Officers of the Institution Photo: Ibukun Mercy Safiu Kehinde National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has, on Wednesday, launched its first Drug Free Club   in a Lagos-based higher institution at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The launching ceremony which took place at the 500-seater auditorium saw the agency unveiling the Club’s Pioneer Executive members with the Students Union Government Speaker, Rt. Hon. Asekun Elijah, emerging as the President of the club. While the delivering the welcome address of the event, the Dean of Students Affairs, Tpl. Ibrahim Oladayo, highlighted the activities of the Club which will be fully supported by the Agency. “The Drug Free Club LASUSTECH from NDLEA is a tool to fight drug abuse, misuse of drug and purchase of fake and expired drugs. The club will re...

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...