The Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, will x-ray citizenship and National Ownership and collective Responsibility for Nigeria’s Future at the pre-convocation lecture of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo.
Alausa, who will be delivering the convocation lecture titled “Patriots, Citizenship and National Ownership: The Imperative of Collective Responsibility for Nigeria’s Future,” at the event scheduled for Tuesday, 8th April 2025, at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo.
Speaking at the pre-convocation press conference held at the Senate Chamber, Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, vice chancellor of the university, said that under her watch, the university has pursued an uncompromising academic standard; local and global networks; innovative fund-raising mechanism amongst others on the path to making the school the best state university.
Olatunji-Bello said that in line with the university’s commitment to technological advancements, LASU has launched TALKSPACE, its online meeting application, which is available for flexible subscription on its website. This new platform enhances communication within and beyond the LASU community.
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The vice chancellor of LASU said the university unveiled the establishment of a new Faculty of Computing, which will house five departments: Department of Computer Science, Department of Cyber Security, Department of Data Science, Department of ICT, and Department of Software Engineering.
According to her, this development will provide students with cutting-edge skills, preparing them for the rapidly evolving digital landscape and offer academic programmes leading to the award of various degrees.
She further said that in a bid to bolster its technological infrastructure, LASU has also made significant strides in expanding its ICT resources.
“The university recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art 1-petabyte Tier 3 Data Centre, designed to warehouse and provide data archiving and repository services for curated data items in Lagos State and beyond. This infrastructure will also support the telecommunications industry, further solidifying LASU’s position as a leader in ICT development,” she said.
Olatunji-Bello said that ahead of the convocation, LASU has expanded its ICT infrastructure with the inauguration of a 350-seat Computer-Based Test Centre, designed to enhance academic and administrative efficiency. This new facility will provide students and faculty with advanced resources for digital exams and assessments.
She further said that with these developments, LASU’s 28th convocation is shaping up to be a celebration of excellence, progress, and the university’s ongoing commitment to producing graduates capable of making meaningful contributions to society. The event promises to highlight the institution’s focus on innovation, ensuring that its students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
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Aside the convocation lecture, other activities for the seven-day programme between 4th to 10th April include honourary doctorate to be conferred on Buba Marwa, chairman National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and former Military Governor of Lagos State and Olufemi Olusegun Pedro, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, for their invaluable contributions to the development of our University and the Nation at large
Joseph Abayomi Olagunju will be recognised as a distinguished Professor.
Giving a breakdown of the figures for the 28th convocation, Olatunji-Bello said that a total of 11,917 students will receive their degrees, diplomas and certificates.
According to her, out of the number 8, 711 students graduating with First degree programmes from the university,
The vice chancellor said that a total of 192 came out with First Class honours and 17 with unclassified (MBBS/BDS) degrees.
She stated that the best graduating student with a cumulative grade point average of 4.93 at this convocation is Nwosu Isioma Sybil from the Biochemistry Department.
“A breakdown of the other classes of degrees shows that 17 with Unclassified (MBBS/BDS) Degrees, 3,076 graduated with Second Class Upper Division, 4,397 with Second Class Lower Division, 990 with Third Class and 39 with a pass,” she said.
