Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU best graduating student N10m

Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU best graduating student N10m

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, awarded a N10 million cash gift to Miss Isioma Sybil Nwosu, the Best Graduating Student at Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session. Nwosu, from the Department of Biochemistry, achieved a remarkable CGPA of 4.93.

The announcement was made during the 28th Convocation Ceremony at LASU’s Buba Marwa Auditorium in Ojo.

At the ceremony, two distinguished individuals were conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degrees: Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa, the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Otunba Olufemi Pedro.

Marwa received a Doctor of Humane Letters for his contributions to infrastructure, security, and national development, while Pedro was awarded a Doctor of Business for his work in banking and entrepreneurship.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, urged Nigerian leaders and academics to prioritize education and provide innovative solutions to real-life challenges.

He emphasized the importance of academic excellence and urged society to value education as much as other fields like sports and entertainment.

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The Governor also pledged continued support for Lagos State’s tertiary institutions, focusing on empowering students to become innovative thinkers and leaders.

His administration has made significant investments in the university’s infrastructure, safety, and student welfare, aligned with the THEMES+ agenda.

Reflecting on the achievements of LASU, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello for her leadership, which has elevated the university’s status both nationally and internationally.

A total of 11,917 students graduated, including 971 diploma students, 8,711 first-degree students, 2,235 postgraduate students, and 125 PhD graduates.

The ceremony marked the end of a significant chapter for these students, who now face a future full of opportunities.

Prof. Olatunji-Bello acknowledged the vital role of the state government in supporting the university, highlighting recent achievements like the accreditation of 43 out of 44 courses and the launch of postgraduate programs at the Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education.

LASU Chancellor, Prof. Gbolahan Elias, also addressed the graduates, urging them to be excellent ambassadors of the university and make a positive impact in the world.

 

Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU best graduating student N10m