LASUMA gives Lagos varsity students scholarships, celebrates leaders (Photos)

LASUMA gives Lagos varsity students scholarships, celebrates leaders

Some students of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have been presented with scholarship awards to ease payment of their tuition fees and meet up with basic financial needs while in school.

In picture. From the center to the right and left- Former Vice Chancellor, Fountain University Osogbo Distinguished Prof Amidu Sanni, Chairman Ojo Local Government and Rep, Senator Idiat Adebule, Hon. Rasuluh Idowu; Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education Prof Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye; Head of Economics Department, LASU Prof. Jameelah Yakub; Alh. Muslihu Afisi HR Expert and renowned Scholar; Dean Postgraduate School LASU and Rep Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University Prof Ibrahim Olateju; with the President of the Lagos State University Muslim Alumni LASUMA Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adeyemi Anjorin at the LASUMA AGM and Awards in Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday December 8th, 2024.

The scholarship awards were presented during the Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) Annual General Meeting and Awards held in Ikeja, Lagos, on Sunday December 8, 2024.

LASUMA said in a statement obtained on Tuesday that the scholarships were sponsored by Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, the senator representing Lagos West senatorial district, and the Executive Chairman, Ojo Local Government Area, Hon. Rasulu Idowu.

The event also highlighted LASUMA’s ongoing efforts to support charitable causes and community development, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to fostering a legacy of excellence and service.

Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education Professor Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, who was the keynote speaker at the event along with the guest lecturers, Prof. Jameelah Yakub, Head of Economics Department at LASU, and Ustaz Muslihu Afisi, a renowned leadership expert and scholar, spoke on sustainable alternative solutions to the socio-economic and leadership challenges facing Nigerian tertiary institutions, current and past leaders and the entire followers.

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In his keynote address, LASUMA President, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adeyemi Anjorin, and immediate past Head of Microbiology Department at the Lagos State University, emphasized the importance of alumni collaboration in driving impactful initiatives.

“LASUMA is more than an ordinary alumni body—it is a platform to inspire, support, and uplift one another in alignment with our shared values,” he stated.

He explained that although the current executive council was just six (6) months in office, it had improved the membership drive geometrically and established an online database for registration and improved annual dues payments.

Anjorin gave others achievements of the exco as creating different committees for all members to serve including Advisory Council for passionate senior members; initiating scholarships awards for indigent brilliant students and special candidates; move to partner with the LASU Muslim Community in expanding the university central mosque and students transit lodge; provision of souvenirs for all members; monthly/ quarterly educational seminar; plan for the annual Ramadan iftar programme and AGM as well as workshops and professional training for all members among others.

He urged all LASUMA members to ensure their profiles are captured on the newly launched LASUMA website – www.lasuma.org.ng.

The ceremony also featured the presentation of awards of excellence to alumni and notable leaders for their exceptional contributions to LASUMA and beyond, including Senator Idiat Adebule, Hon. Rasulu Idowu, Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, immediate Vice Chancellor of Fountain University, Osogbo, Prof. Amidu Sanni; current Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and a host of others.

Attendees expressed their excitement about the event’s success.

One participant remarked, “Today’s event was truly inspiring—seeing alumni from different generations come together with such passion and unity is a testament to the strength of the LASUMA community.”

The LASUMA 2024 AGM and Awards ceremony was made possible by the contributions of its members and supporters.

Some of the other prominent LASUMA members in attendance are Prof. Ibrahim Olateju, current Dean of Postgraduate School, LASU; Engr. Saheed Balogun, former SSA to Governor Babajide Sanwolu; Alhaji Musbau Razak, former CPS to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Mudashir Obasa; Prof. BR Yusuf, chairman LASU Muslim Community; Hon. Justice AbdulGaniyu Balogun, and Hon. Magistrate AbdulLateef Layeni.