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  • LASUED achievements proof of purposeful leadership, says VC

    LASUED achievements proof of purposeful leadership, says VC

    • By Sanusi Opeyemi,

    The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Oto/Ijanikin, Prof. Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye  has said the achievements of the university within a short is a demonstration of purposeful leadership, collective sacrifice, and community leadership.

    She spoke on Monday during the institution’s celebration of its fourth Founder’s Day on the campus in Ijanikin. It had as theme: “Celebrating our roots; Preserving our culture and identity.”

    The event which was held at the university’s sports centre brought together members of the university community, royal fathers and other key stakeholders in the Lagos State education sector.

     Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye who also celebrated her birthday that same day, noted that the day was not just a celebration of time, but a celebration of vision, courage, resilience and collective achievement.

    According to her, it is a reminder that institutions like nations are built not merely by decrees but by people who dare to dream and are disciplined enough to execute those dreams.

    “LASUED stands today as proof that purposeful leadership, collective sacrifice, and community leadership can birth excellence even within a short time.

    “As we celebrate culture, honour our benefactors, and reflect on our journey, let us renew our shared commitment to building an institution that will outlive us, serve generations yet unborn, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” she said.

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    She reiterated the institution’s commitment to deepening  academic excellence, expanding infrastructure sustainably, strengthening global engagement and  nurturing ethically-grounded, and  technologically-competent students.

    Speaking on the theme of the day, she said: “This theme is not only timely, it is deeply symbolic; Lagos is not merely a city; it is a civilization. It is a heritage of resilience, innovation and cultural pride”.

    “As an institution deeply rooted in education and identity formation, we recognise that culture is education’s first classroom. The presence of the iconic Eyo Masquerade, the timeless emblem of Lagos heritage; the historic Zamgbeto of the Badagry’s cultural expression alongside the revered masquerade traditions of Epe Land reminds us that education must never erase identity; it must preserve it, refine it and project it to the world,” she added.

    The don  stated that the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. agenda  has been  the strategic institutional compass guiding the university’s affairs.

    This represents Academic Culture, Community Relations, Human Capacity Development, Infrastructural Development, Entrepreneurship, Valuable Research and Excellence in Professionalism.

    On achievements, she highlighted a few milestones that have defined the rapid rise of the university which include: 100% NUC accreditation for all courses presented, human capital revolution; which she mentioned that the university produced its first ever set of 31 full Professors in June 2025.

    The VC also pointed to the massive infrastructural transformation across both the main campus and the Epe campus which includes completion of modern lecture theatres, ongoing construction of 750-seater auditoriums, renovation of the university sports centre, digitalisation of the University Health Centre and expansion of administrative and academic facilities.

    She added that LASUED has also achieved digital excellence, adding that last  December, the school won the prestigious award for best website/portal (Tertiary Institution Category) confirming its digital competitiveness on the global stage.

    The VC disclosed further that LASUED signed a landmark MoU with The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), USA, establishing a framework for joint research, exchange programmes, leadership development and global academic collaboration few weeks ago.

    Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye thanked well meaning individuals for their  contributions  toward the development of the university.

    She also thanked the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) for the 2025 Physical Infrastructure Intervention which has significantly enhanced the learning environment.

    The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule in his remarks congratulated LASUED on celebrating a milestone from being an advanced teachers’ school to a College of Education and now a University of Education.

    He added that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is really working on tertiary education through funding, infrastructural development and staff welfare.

    The commissioner said a few weeks ago, the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the law for the establishment of a brand new University of Medical and Health Sciences in Lagos State.

    “This university will be a Multi campus University; that is, we will have campuses in each of the divisions of the state. There will be one in Badagry, one in Ikorodu, another one in Ikeja, Epe and Lagos Central. The implication of this is that we are going to have five new teaching hospitals in Lagos State,” he said.

    He further added that this development will be able to help the state train more doctors and health workers and curb the japa syndrome.

    “Annually, we are training less than one hundred doctors and going by the volume of patients we have in Lagos, it is not a match at all. With the establishment of this university, we are targeting a total of not less than three hundred medical students being trained annually in Lagos State. Same goes to all other allied medical sciences like pharmacists, nurses and the likes,” he said.

    He added that the new university will admit students for the 2026 academic session.

    Sule  added that the development of tertiary institutions is no longer the sole responsibility of the government; hence he called on Alumni, individuals and everyone for  support in growing and developing tertiary institutions.

    The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council Alhaji Sekinat Yusuf who was represented by Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, the Chairman Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM)  stated that the establishment of LASUED was a strategic investment in the future of education.

    “It was the consolidation of legacy, excellence and innovation into a specialised institution mandated to redefine teacher education and human capacity development in Nigeria,” she said.

    She further stated that the Governing Council  is proud of the extraordinary achievements recorded by the school within this short span under the transformational leadership of  Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye.

    She reaffirmed the council’s commitment to sustaining academic excellence, strengthening governance and accountability, supporting staff welfare and student development, promoting global partnerships, among others.

  • Varsities partner to address challenges

    Varsities partner to address challenges

    • By Adekunle Gbadebo, LASUED 

    The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) on Monday said it was partnering with the Penn State University in the United States to address educational challenges, and boost global education collaboration.

    The Vice Chancellor, LASUED, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, made this known at the institution’s main campus in Oto-Ijanikin.

    Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye said  the partnership was discussed during the meeting, which was followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

    She said that the MoU aimed at strengthening partnership in education, research, and innovation.

    “This collaboration is anchored on a shared belief that education thrives when institutions transcend borders, exchange ideas freely, and work collectively to solve global and local challenges.

    “The MoU before us establishes a robust framework for cooperation in pedagogy, faculty and student exchange, collaborative research and leadership development.

    “Also mentorship, entrepreneurship training, and the sharing of educational resources and technologies,” she said.

    The VC  said that its partnership with Penn State University was not an isolated event, but a natural progression of the commitment to internationalisation and academics.

    “This MoU is more than a ceremonial document. It is a living instrument that will foster joint research addressing educational, social, and developmental challenges.

    “It will enable academic mobility and cross-cultural exchange of faculty and students.

    “It will strengthen leadership, governance and strategic management capacity; support innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness in a rapidly changing global economy,” she said.

    She said the institution was particularly excited about the opportunities the partnership presented.

    “It presents for knowledge co-creation, comparative educational research, and the development of globally informed teaching practices that benefit both our institutions and our societies.

    “We look forward not only to signing this MoU, but to activating it through tangible programmes, measurable outcomes, and enduring professional relationships,” the VC said.

  • LASUED matriculates 5000 students, warns against cultism, exam malpractice, other vices

    LASUED matriculates 5000 students, warns against cultism, exam malpractice, other vices

    The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has urged new students of the institution to refrain from illicit drug intake, examination practice, cultism and other acts that could affect their academic career.

    The institution’s Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, gave the warning on Thursday, during the matriculation ceremony for new full- time degree and diploma students at the university main campus in Oto-Ijanikin, Lagos.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that no fewer than 5000 students matriculated at the ceremony.

    She also urged the matriculating students to be disciplined, charging them to embrace the right learning models.

    “I, therefore, charge you to be worthy inheritors of this legacy. Be curious. Be disciplined. Be resilient. Embrace our blended learning model. Engage your lecturers.

    “Challenge assumptions. Use the Eagle Scan Plagiarism Software not as a police officer, but as a tool to cultivate your own voice of integrity.

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    “Let me reiterate here that the university has zero tolerance for drugs, cultism, gay, lesbianism, rape or any acts of violence,”she said.

    She commended the matriculating students for meeting the university’s high standards of admission,

    “I commend you for being part of a privileged cohort of the over 5000 students that were admitted into the University out of the over 15,000 candidates that applied for admissions this session.

    “Look around you. You have been chosen because we see in you the spark of our own ambition. Do not take this rare opportunity for granted,”she said.

    While welcoming the matriculating students to what he called a transformative journey, the VC said that they were not just enrolling into the university, but being woven into the fabric of a story being written in real-time.

    “Today, you are not just enrolling in a university; you are being woven into the fabric of a story being written in real-time.

    “A story of pioneering vision, audacious goals, and meteoric success. Today, I stand here and make bold to declare that we are not just a new university; we are the new benchmark.

    “Our youth is our strength. It has given us the freedom to innovate, the agility to adapt, and the nerve to compete with institutions decades our senior.

    “We are not burdened by “how things have always been done”; we are defined by how things can be done better,”she said.

    She added that the university’s vision still remained to be a globally competitive and highly sought-after institution, adding that the institution was well on the way to achieve that.

    “While older universities may rest on their history, we are busy making history. How do we prove this? We prove it with results.

    “In less than four years, LASUED presented 66 of its academic programmes to the National Universities Commission (NUC).

    “The result, a historic 100 percent full accreditation. This is not just statistics; it is a national validation of our standards, our faculty, and our strategic vision.

    “It is the deliberate outcome of a strategic compass, our “A.C.H.I.E.V.E” agenda: Academic Culture; Community Relations; Human Capacity Development; Infrastructural Development; Entrepreneurship; Valuable Research; and Excellence in Professionalism,”she said.

    She added that the university was not just building physical facilities, but people.

    “I am overjoyed to state that in June, this university produced its first-ever set of 31 Professors.

    “These erudite scholars together with over 50 Associate Professors, and other hundreds of PhD holders form the formidable team of the academic empire that handles the production line of LASUED.

    “We are growing our own timber, creating a vibrant intellectual culture that will mentor you, our new students.

    “You will experience our commitment to your well-being, from the fully digitalised University Health Centre to the renovated sports centre that is, by all accounts, “the talk of the town,”she said.

    She added that the university was a global outlook, forging strategic collaborations with international partners like Penn State University in the USA and the University of Education, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, among others.

    “Join a sports team. Make use of our world-class renovated facilities. We want to celebrate you not just in the lecture halls, but on the podiums of national sporting competitions.

    “This university is a place of boundless opportunity, but it demands your best. Your matriculation oath today is a solemn promise of diligence, integrity, and excellence.

    “We, in turn, promise you a stable academic calendar and a conducive, supportive environment to achieve your dreams,”she said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the high point of the ceremony was the signing of the matriculation register by representatives of each of the colleges.

    NAN also reports that the ceremony also featured the administration of matriculation oaths on the new students

    (NAN)

  • LASUED trains lecturers, students on AI innovation in health

    LASUED trains lecturers, students on AI innovation in health

    By Azeezat Okubajo

    The Lagos State University of Education(LASUED) yesterday trained lecturers and students on Artificial Intelligence(AI) in health education delivery, aimed at promoting safe health learning and work environment.

    This is  just as  the institution is hosting the 37th Annual National Conference and Workshop of the School Health Educators and Professionals Association of Nigeria(SHEPAN) on its main campus in Oto-Ijanikin, Lagos.

    It has the theme: “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in School, Community and Environmental Health Education: Transforming Teaching and Learning Practice in Nigeria.”

    The Vice Chancellor  Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye said the theme of the conference was both visionary and urgent, adding that the promise of AI innovation and health education was not abstract.

    She said: It is concrete, practical, and within reach, if we collaborate across disciplines and deploy these tools ethically, inclusively, and responsibly.

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    “Over the next four days, we will explore how Al can power innovations in health-education delivery and enrich teacher preparation and curriculum design.

    “Also to explore how it can strengthen health promotion and disease prevention in our schools and communities, support community-level monitoring and early warning systems.

    “In addition, we will also consider how AI can enhance physical and health education, inform change intervention, and promote safe, healthy learning and work environments,”she said.

    She also added that the theme would also be aimed at reducing environmental health risks, and illuminate the future of school, community, and environmental health education in Nigeria.

  • LASUED seeks deployment of tech in pedagogy, others

    LASUED seeks deployment of tech in pedagogy, others

    •Holds maiden international conference

    By Opeyemi Sanusi

    The need for technological deployment in teaching pedagogies in meeting the challenges of 21 century education was the thrust of the maiden international conference by the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED).

    The three-day conference by the University’s College of Languages and Communication Arts Education (COLCAED), was entitled: “Language, Literature, Communication and Education in a Changing World: Innovations, Challenges and the Future”.

    It was held at the Epe campus of the university, featuring participants from the academia who shared ideas and compared notes. At the conference, scholars all agreed that tertiary institutions particularly in Africa must acknowledge the significance of technology as an indispensable tool for effective learning.

    The keynote speaker and a professor of Linguistics at  University of Ibadan, Francis Egbokhare, noted that gone were those days when knowledge dissemination was strictly restricted to the classroom. He said that today, there are legions of online learners who only attend virtual classes from many institutions across the world, adding that one could hardly draw a line between such people and those who attend conventional institutions.

    While praising  COLCAED for the theme, Egbokhare said LASUED as a new institution, could leverage on this opportunity to unleash her great potential.

    He said: “You (LASUED) need to invest in e-learning in order to broaden the scope of those that can take your courses.

    In that way, people will not have to relocate on your campus to learn. And you can as well do micro credentially. What that means basically is that a lot of skill training that compels people to leave their jobs will no longer be there. Moreover, technology reduces training cost because it upscales the number of people who can participate. I enjoin you to operate a university without walls which simply means a tech-based institution. With this, you will have more students that will not only generate revenue (for LASUED), but also broaden the scope of the digital revolution that is taking place globally.”

     Egbokhare said with open-source technology, many poorly funded public institutions in Nigeria and beyond may no longer have to bother as they can leverage  open-source technology which takes away the financial cost that comes with acquiring technology tools.

    “There is open-source technology and open-source software which is meant for people to develop things freely and access high quality contents online that are in open-source format. Therefore the absence of funding is no longer a big excuse. So I’ll advise that you start with open-source and you can then begin to create your own proprietary materials. For instance, if you go to the Commonwealth of Learning platform, you will find millions of resources that you can not only use but also adapt. The second thing is AI (Artificial Intelligence). There are some free AI tools you can use to create the frames for developing your course materials,” he added.

    Meanwhile, the Guest Speaker Jane Setter, a Professor Phonetics at the University of Reading, United Kingdom who spoke on the topic: “English Pronunciation for a Global World”, said the importance of pronunciation could not be underestimated

    In her virtual lecture, Setter said pronunciation contributes to success in other aspects such as speaking, listening, vocabulary learning and reading.

     Setter argued that a learner could be intelligent, yet unable to retain a non-native speaker accent. She therefore advocated  that a learner’s inability to retain a native speaker accent should not be a benchmark for appraising his or her intellectual level.

    The Vice Chancellor  of LASUED Prof Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, who was  represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Morudeen Adeniyi Shittu, stressed the university’s readiness to implement whatever resolutions that evolved from the conference.

    He said: “Whatever the outcome of this conference, we are going to work towards its realisation. The management will work with the various presentations and I can assure you the communique arising from this conference shall be implemented to the letter.

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    “If you look at other universities, they have faculty of Arts, and Humanities. But here in LASUED, Humanities is separate from the Languages. Here, we want to use language to connect to other aspects of knowledge, so we can collaborate and become one.”

    Chairman Local Organising Committee of the conference Prof.  Kikelomo Adeniyi said: “We observe that there has been deployment of technology in language, literature and communication. We therefore feel that as a teacher training institution, we need to keep people abreast of modern trends and ameliorate challenges associated with the use of these technologies.

    Dean of COLCAED Prof Ojetunde Cecilia Folasade said  teachers should be trained to use technology.

    “Besides, students should be better motivated to use these tools beyond social media. Students should also understand that technologies can help improve learning, as well as advancement in knowledge,” she added.

    A participant Dr Ganiu Bamgbose of the  Lagos State University(LASU)  noted that the fascinating thing about the conference is the different pedagogical interventions  on how language, literature and communication can be better taught especially in the 21st century using technology.

  • LASUED hosts inaugural conference on education, digital transformation, others

    LASUED hosts inaugural conference on education, digital transformation, others

    • By Wale Johnson

    The College of Management and Social Sciences Education (COMSSED) at the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Noforija Epe Campus, held its 1st Annual National Conference on Monday.  It had the theme: Education, Sustainable Growth, and Industrialisation in a Digital Age.

    The landmark event drew academics, policy experts, and thought leaders from across the country to discuss the intersection of education, innovation, and national development.

    Declaring the conference open, Vice Chancellor Prof. Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye described LASUED as a beacon of sustainable growth and digital advancement. She emphasised the institution’s evolution from two Colleges of  Education into a full-fledged university, now championing digital innovation and academic excellence.

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     Lafiaji-Okuneye praised the contributions of former Vice Chancellors, professors, and distinguished guests in attendance. She noted that LASUED’s Senate is composed predominantly of PhD holders, reflecting the institution’s robust academic foundation. She also announced that over 20 students in the current 300-Level class are on track to graduate with First Class honors.

    Highlighting LASUED’s forward-looking strategy, the VC revealed the university has received official approval to implement a blended learning model—comprising 60 percent online and 40 percent in-person instruction—positioning it as a leader in educational innovation in Nigeria.

    Acting Dean of COMSSED, Dr Adebayo Adekunle Ademayowa described education as the “engine of national progress” and called for greater investment in digital competencies to drive socio-economic development.

  • Our LASUED success story, by Lafiaji-Okuneye

    Our LASUED success story, by Lafiaji-Okuneye

    • School to perform drug test on students before admission

    Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, has highlighted the progress in the fledgling university.

    Speaking at a press conference on the main campus in Otto-Ijanikin on Tuesday, she noted that the university achieved 100 per cent success in the accreditation conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in the last quarter of 2024, adding that all 66 of its academic programmes presented for the exercise received full accreditation.

    The VC said the remarkable feat, achieved in less than five years of our transmutation from Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) in 2022, is not just a victory for LASUED; but a  national benchmark for educational quality, administrative commitment, and academic excellence in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.

    She said: “Significantly, it attests to the proactive and responsive style of the University leadership; steady dedication of our staff; diligence of our students; the meticulous guidance of the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the visionary support of the Lagos State Government under the leadership of Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.

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    “Notably, this success is not an isolated event but a culmination of strategic planning, hard work, and a deep-seated commitment to institution-building, a journey that began long before LASUED’s formal establishment. The institutional leadership journey was significantly shaped during my tenure as Provost of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education. It was a period where, with grit and determination, our administration rose above the fray of trivialities, focusing on strategic decisions aimed at optimising resources and maximising impact.

    “This 100% accreditation is not an end, but a powerful catalyst. It strengthens our resolve to continue on this path of excellence. We are committed to ensuring that LASUED produces not just graduates, but also well-rounded, highly skilled, and ethically sound educators who will shape the future of education in Lagos State, Nigeria, and beyond. We will continue to invest in our human capital, expand our infrastructure, deepen our research capabilities, and strengthen our community engagements, all under the guiding principles of the A.C.H.I.E.V.E agenda. Our focus remains steadfast on becoming a global beacon in teacher education.”

    Lafiaji-Okuneye stated that under leadership, the  welfare of staff is priority, adding that there is a successful resolution of industrial actions, ensuring staff salaries are paid and demands addressed with government support.

    She said the university’s admission quota was significantly increased by the NUC from 3,300 to 4,500, and it boasts a population of over 10,000 students with the  first set in their 300-Level.

    Prof. Okuneye emphasised the facilitation of students’  access to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) with many students of LASUED already benefiting.

    In a related development, LASUED has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to conduct drug test on new student.

    While receiving members of the NDLEA led by Lagos Commander Abubakar Wali, she stressed the need for new students to pass through drug test before securing admission.

    She said students who would be tested would be given certificates to ascertain their status.

    The NDLEA Commander  Wali appointed the VC as an ambassador of WADA(War Against Drug Abuse). He said most people who take drugs don’t know it is damaging their health. He urged parents, teachers, religious leaders and traditional rulers to  counsel youths on the dangers of drugs, adding those who take drugs need to be rehabilitated.

    The agency advised the university to create a diploma course in  drug abuse, saying the school should pioneer it in the South West, because it is already being done in Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka and  Niger Delta University.

    Part of the collaboration also involves training for academic and non academic staff and security personnel.

  • NANS dismisses allegations against LASUED VC, passes vote of confidence

    NANS dismisses allegations against LASUED VC, passes vote of confidence

    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Lagos chapter has dismissed recent allegations against the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. B.B Lafiaji-Okuneye.

    NANS also passed a vote of confidence in the Vice-Chancellor.

    A statement by Chairman of NANS Lagos chapter, Com. Abdul-Quadri AbdulRaheem, urged all stakeholders, including the media, to verify facts before spreading misinformation that could destabilise the progress of an institution committed to academic excellence.

    He called on all well-meaning Nigerians, stakeholders in the education sector, and the media to disregard the baseless allegations and support the continued progress of LASUED under its current leadership.

    The statement reads: “I stand before you today as the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State Chapter, to address the recent allegations leveled against the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Mrs. Lafiaji.

    “The claims published in some Newspapers suggesting that LASUED staff are suffering wage irregularities and poor welfare conditions, and that students are writing exams under pressure and duress, have been thoroughly investigated.

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    “Earlier today, I personally embarked on a facility tour inside the school, engaging with staff, students, and key stakeholders. I am pleased to report that the allegations are completely false and misleading, aimed at discrediting the tremendous progress recorded by the current administration.

    “All facilities are well-equipped, with significant upgrades under the leadership of Prof. B.B Lafiaji-Okuneye.

    “The institution is attracting external investors, a testament to the confidence the business community has in the school’s administration. 

    “Notably, HRM Oba Josiah Ikuyamiku, Oloto of Oto, has built a modern lecture facility, while Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has constructed an ultra-modern e-Library. 

    “Additionally, HRM Oba Raji Sulaimon Adesina, Oniba Of Iba Kingdom, has designed and built an impressive architectural-style School Entrance at the main campus. 

    “These investments demonstrate the institution’s commitment to providing a world-class learning environment.

    Students’ leadership across faculties and departments confirmed that students are not writing exams under duress or pressure, contrary to the claims made by detractors.”

  • LASUED-ASUU decries poor welfare, mulls industrial action

    LASUED-ASUU decries poor welfare, mulls industrial action

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) Chapter, Oto-Ijanikin,Lagos, has decried poor welfare, wage irregularity. This is just as the union hinted that failure to address the issues would result ìn strike.

    Speaking at a press conference on campus, Chairman of the chapter, Dr Akolade Lapite, said the union was demanding payment of the approved  25 to 35 per cent salary increase being enjoyed by other institutions ìn the state.

    He said poor welfare packages and wage irregularity were  having negative impact on  teaching and learning.

    He said the union had insisted on the payment and had noticed that the institution’s  January 2025 salary template showed an increase in its workers’ salaries but with a ‘shocking’ irregularity.

    He said that the template revealed that instead of the 25 to 35 per cent increase, some workers would receive a five per cent salary increase and others, eight per cent and 10 per cent.

    Lapite said  members of the union  are owed 72 months arrears of salary increment.

    “The system has deprived us of hazard and transport allowances that other tertiary institutions in the state have enjoyed since 2013.

    “Government once assured us that it would pay the outstanding allowances but efforts and appeals to make government fulfill its promise have failed.

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    “It is worth noting that these allowances are statutory, and colleagues from other institutions have received theirs all along,” he said.

    He described the delay in the payment as unfair, adding that  members are demoralised.

    Lapite also decried the lopsidedness of students’ admissions into faculties and departments.

    He alleged that there some faculties or departments are given preferential treatment.

    LASUED Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye,said: “The complaints are all trumped-up allegations. These complaints have not been made to the university.  In conflict management or crisis management, you would have at least complained about your condition.

    “If you do not get any positive response, then you can go ahead to take decisions.

    “The rate of development in that university is not their expectation. They expect that, normally, the way they do their things will go on business as usual.”

  • LASUED retirees cry out over 31-month unpaid pension

    LASUED retirees cry out over 31-month unpaid pension

    Retired workers of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Ijanikin Campus, under the umbrella of LASUED Association of (CPS) Pensioners, have implored Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in the non-payment of their 31-month pension.

    They said the governor should save their colleagues, who they claimed, were going blind and dying.

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    Speaking to The Nation, the association’s Chairman, Comrade Henry Ogunsanya, said the last time his members’ pension was paid was in May 2022.

    He said the situation had impoverished his members to the extent that ‘’many are starving, suffering deteriorating health and dying due to inability to buy drugs, while a good number have been evicted or waiting to be evicted from their homes, due to their inability to pay rents. A most pathetic case is that of one of our female members recently went blind because she could not afford her medication.