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• Celebrates 4th Founder’s Day

• By Igbang Juliet Ikedie,

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology  (LASUSTECH) on Monday celebrated its 4th Founders’ Day, highlighting remarkable institutional growth, infrastructural development, and its vision for science- and technology-driven education.

The event, themed:  “Mapping the Future,” featured a welcome address by the Vice Chancellor, a keynote lecture, awards for academic excellence, and a facility tour showcasing the university’s expanding teaching and research capacity.

The Vice Chancellor  Prof. Olumuyiwa  Odusanya, described the Founders’ Day as a moment of reflection, assessment, and renewed commitment.

“It is like a birthday — a time to measure progress and say this is what we have achieved in four years,” he said.

Odusanya noted that the university has recorded significant milestones since its establishment.

“We have moved from having no students to almost 13,000 students, successfully run three academic sessions without interruption, and we are preparing students who will be graduating in the next four to five months,” he stated.

According to him, LASUSTECH currently has 25 fully accredited programmes, with an additional 14 programmes awaiting accreditation results expected in early 2026. He added that strong government support, especially from the Lagos State Government, has played a key role in the institution’s steady progress.

Beyond celebration, the Vice Chancellor explained that the Founders’ Day also served as an opportunity to showcase facilities and systems put in place to strengthen teaching, learning, and research, while building a distinct brand identity for the university.

The keynote speaker,  Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Prof.  Adenike Oladiji emphasised that sustainable national development requires long-term investment in science and technology, strong foundational science education, and sound research infrastructure.

Her lecture was entitled: “Why Universities of Technology?”

 She explained that although Nigeria’s industrial activities expanded from the 1950s, the country’s vast potential has not been fully harnessed due to weak scientific and technological education.

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According to her, universities of technology are deliberately created to identify and solve real-life technological problems within their local environments while contributing to national development.

Prof. Oladiji  traced the evolution of universities globally and in Nigeria, noting that the establishment of LASUSTECH in 2022, coming 74 years after the University of Ibadan, reflects Nigeria’s renewed focus on science- and technology-based education as a driver of industrialisation.

She urged universities of technology to align with Nigeria’s national Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policy, strengthen industry and international collaborations, and explore functional cooperation among similar institutions to enhance research and innovation.

As part of the celebration, LASUSTECH honoured outstanding students for academic excellence.

Ruth Ayomide Ajayi, a student of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, emerged as the Overall Best Student of the University with a CGPA of 4.97. She also received the Professor Adebisi M. Balogun Scholarship as the Best Student in Agriculture, valued at N75,000.

Other recipients of the Professor Adebisi M. Balogun Scholarship included: Elizabeth Mofiyinfoluwa Osofisan (Economics) – Best Student in Applied Social Sciences Aishat Ajoke Osho (Computer Science) – Best Student in Basic Sciences Oluwagbenga Ayomikun Adeleke (Mechanical Engineering) – Best Student in Engineering Solomon Oyindamola Asifa (Architecture) – Best Student in Environmental Design Each award came with a N75,000 cash prize.

University Scholar awards, which include a 50 per cent administrative fee waiver, were also presented to outstanding students, while Margret Oluwadamilola Odumosu, a student of Horticulture, received N100,000 under the Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya Scholarship as the Best Female Student from Epe.

A major highlight of the celebration was a guided tour of newly completed and ongoing facilities across the campus. The facilities visited included, newly acquired campus buses, new auditorium NIMASA facility, students’ hostels,  laboratories, digital learning centre, among others.

The tour showcased LASUSTECH’s growing investment in infrastructure aimed at enhancing practical learning, research, innovation, and industry collaboration.

Speaking on the role of universities in national innovation,  Odusanya stressed that higher education remains central to nation-building.

“If there are no universities, there will be no development. Universities are where ideas are generated, research is conducted, and solutions are developed. LASUSTECH is here to play its role in national development,” he said.

• By ThankGod Wekpa

A team of students at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has clinched first place, bagging N2.5 million at the CodeFest Africa Hackathon award night held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

CodeFest Africa Hackathon is an annual flagship event organised by Codefest Africa, a digital innovation ecosystem dedicated to bridging the gap between education, technology, and employment across the continent by empowering young developers, designers, innovators, and tech enthusiasts primarily from Nigeria, and  Africa to collaborate on building scalable digital solutions for real-world challenges.

With the theme:  “Build for Nigeria”,it  was a massive virtual event which attracted  over 5,000 individual participants drawn from different local and foreign tertiary institutions to include,  University of Lagos (UNILAG); Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU); Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana; Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria); University of Nigeria (Nsukka); Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA); University of Benin (UNIBEN); University of Ibadan (UI); and LASUSTECH, among others.

The over 5,000 participants which were organised into more than 100 developer teams of young innovators, designers, developers, and tech enthusiasts, collaborated on prototypes aimed at addressing 24 real-world challenges across six sectors which are fintech, agriculture, health, education, climate change and open innovation, with a technological emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), web/app development, and blockchain.

The LASUSTECH’s team, known as Vitalink, included, Joshua Onyeka (Computer Science, 300-level), Ohieku Eneji Peacemaker (Mechatronics Engineering, 400-level), Ituma Chidi Moses (Computer Science, 300-level), and Makanjuola Emmanuel Iseoluwa (Computer Science, 300-level). 

Their winning innovation is a custom wearable device capable of live data streaming of vital signs such as ECG and SpO. It was designed so well to the amazement of the judges who  praised the project for its originality, technical competence, and practical potential, thus, landing them into triumph.

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Reacting to the victory, the Vitalink team leader, Onyeka, expressed joy over the victory which he described as “a great achievement”, adding that it was a materialisation of hardwork.

In his words: “I felt really excited and honestly a bit shocked. It was a big achievement for me, and knowing that our hard work paid off, made the moment even more special.

“There were many teams, about 100 of them, that participated. But only 12 teams were shortlisted. Out of those, just 3 made it to the finals, including us.

“Our project was a solution designed to make reading and recording of patient vitals easier, stress free and more efficient. We built it to help in the tele-health section by building a remote patient monitoring system.

“I think the “wow” factor was how simple but effective our solution was, and how accurate it worked in predicting health vitals using our own trained AI models.

“We focused on solving a real problem in a practical way, and we presented it clearly, so the judges could see its impact immediately. And because we also built a working hardware and prototype, that sealed everything,” he disclosed.

Reflecting on the tough times and rigours of the project and how it was managed, he explained however, that,

“The hardest moment was when our application app crashed, the internet was very slow, we ran out of time, a feature wasn’t working we handled it by staying calm, focusing on the solution, and dividing the tasks among ourselves so we could fix it quickly,” he said.

He thanked  LASUSTECH for providing the ambience that encouraged learning, collaboration and innovation, acknowledging the support from their various lecturers and friends which served as the motivating factor to success. He also expressed gratitude to CodeFest Africa for organising the event which he described as an opportunity to learn, compete, and grow.

Meanwhile, receiving the students who presented their project prototype and the N2.5 million prize cheque in his office,  the Vice Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, congratulated the team, describing their success as a proud moment for the institution. He urged them to refine the prototype and explore opportunities for further development. 

In line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Digital Learning Centre established at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) would prepare  students for a rapidly changing, technology-driven world, as it aligns  with the institution’s mission to nurture innovation and equip learners with relevant digital skills. THANK GOD WEKPA(LASUSTECH) reports.

It was a defining moment for the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) as it witnessed the official inauguration and handover of a Digital Learning Centre by the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

The Digital Centre is an initiative of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy in close partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) which is under the National Chairmanship of Senator Tinubu.

The Digital Learning facility in LASUSTECH, is one of the centres  situated at different locations spread across 10 states of the federation.

The centres include the Shehu Sule College of Nursing, Damaturu, Yobe State; Zamfara State Library Board, Gusau, Zamfara State; Nasarawa State Information Technology Agency, Lafia, Nasarawa State; Women Development Centre, Umuahia, Abia State; Grammar School, Uromi, Esan Central, Edo State; Ondo State Public Training Institute, Ondo State; ICT Centre, Kano State; Model Technical College, Asaba, Delta State; Model Primary School, Jakasawa, Katsina State; and Lagos State’s centre which is domiciled in LASUSTECH, Ikorodu.

Senator Tinubu explained that the handover ceremony presents another opportunity under the mandate of the Federal Government through its Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy to further expand digital access across the country by providing communities with the resources it requires to develop ICT skills, thereby empowering the citizens to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.

“This collaboration aligns with one of the key RHI Social Investment Programme of realising a nationwide digital skills empowerment. The 10 digital learning centre will accelerate economic diversification through industrialisation and digitisation, especially as it translates among other benefits, into seamlessness in the ease of doing business,” she said.

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She disclosed that more of similar facilities are in the pipeline.

“We are hoping to achieve a total sum of 592 Digital Centre nationwide by the end of this administration. We have completed and handed over, more than 200 centres, and with more of this digital centres, this opportunity will get to every nook and cranny of our nation, thus, achieving our objective of national digital transformation,” she added.

She however, urged the members of the various beneficiary communities to maximise the opportunity in advancing themselves and their immediate communities.

Vital to accelerate economic diversification

Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi stated that the occasion signifies the unlocking of potentials as well as putting the nation on the right track to drive inclusivity for the entire citizenry.

“This is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda which promises to transform our country and ensure that we harness our most valuable resource being the human capital by empowering them with what they need to thrive in a digital nation.

“Under the Renewed Hope agenda, it is also being identified, that digital transformation is a key to accelerating our economic diversification and inclusive growth in the country. As NITDA, we align with this mandate and we’ve been working in partnership with the RHI,” he said

He further re-echoed Senator Tinubu’s earlier statement, affirming her claims.

“ Under your leadership, Your Excellency, we have established 296 Digital Learning Centres in Nigeria. This year, we are going to do additional 148. Our target is that by 2027, we will establish 592 Digital Learning Centres across the country. This will empower our citizens all over the country to have access to digital infrastructure and services which in turn, will translate to improved living standards through the application of technology in making informed decisions in every aspect of their endeavours, especially in a rapidly evolving world,” he said.

A complement to Lagos digital literacy investment

Meanwhile, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu declared noted that the Digital Learning Centre is both significant and timely as it complements the state’s ongoing investment in digital literacy, innovation, and youth technology programmes.

“Here in Lagos, under the leadership of our Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, our administration continues to prioritise technology as a key driver of development, in line with the THEMES Plus Agenda — focused on making Lagos a true smart city.

“We are proud to be one of the beneficiaries of this laudable project. This is a great stride in our collective effort to expand access to digital infrastructure and ensure that our young people are fully equipped to thrive in a knowledge-driven economy.

“All over the world, digital technology is the way forward, not only for the youth but also for adults. On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I express our profound gratitude to Her Excellency, Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, for her visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to youth empowerment through technology and innovation.

“The establishment of the Digital Economy Centre in Lagos is a strong testament to the Renewed Hope Administration’s dedication to bridging the digital divide, nurturing creativity, and building a generation of globally competitive Nigerians.

“We also appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for their collaboration and technical support in making this vision a reality.

“To our students, I urge you to take full advantage of this facility. Learn, explore, and innovate. The world is evolving rapidly, and your creativity, adaptability, and drive will determine your success. Please protect and maintain this centre responsibly. It belongs to you — do not let anger, unrest, or neglect lead to its destruction. Handle the equipment with care and use it to empower your future,” she said.

VC lauds Fed Govt for ‘’thoughtful initiative”

Vice Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya described the initiative as not only thoughtful but also impactful as it benefits primarily,  the university, her students, and everyone in tremendous ways.

He thanked the President and Senator Tinubu  for their steadfast support, expressing delight in being a beneficiary of the national programme.

“As an institution, we are proud and thankful to be a beneficiary of the Digital Learning Centre. As you may know, this centre is one of ten across the country.

“We fully integrate with the vision and objectives of the Digital Learning Centre initiative which aims at tackling poverty, job unavailability and producing tech-preneurs who are critical to driving the digital economy, thus, aligning with the “T” arm of our IMPACT agenda which focuses on Technology and Entrepreneurial Orientation.

“The jobs of the future will not be mechanical or monotonous; they will demand digital literacy, creativity, and adaptability. The establishment of this centre reflects that vision — to prepare our students for a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. This aligns perfectly with our university’s mission to nurture innovation and equip learners with relevant digital skills.

By Sanusi Opeyemi

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, Lagos, has  announced the  death of two of its  students in a fatal motor accident that occurred in the morning of Saturday, 8th November 2025 in Ikorodu.

In a statement, the institution dismissed reports circulating in the media that the three persons who  lost their lives in the incident were students of the university.

It confirmed that only two of the deceased persons were students of the institution.

The school said they were, Oluwaseyitan Afolabi Emmanuel, a newly admitted 200-Level  direct entry male student in the Department of Banking and Finance, College of Applied Social Sciences and Ayomide Jagun, a 300-Level  female student in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology.

It added that no  other LASUSTECH students were involved, and none are receiving care in any hospital to the best of its knowledge.

The statement read: “The Vice Chancellor has taken charge of this unfortunate incident to lead the university’s response in providing care and support to those affected.

He has contacted the General Hospital Ikorodu and the Divisional Police Officer of Shagamu Divisional Police Station. Furthermore he has been in close contact with the Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Health Services, the Heads of the affected Departments, the Deans of the respective Colleges, giving directives to support the bereaved families.

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This has started immediately. The Students Representative Council has also been involved in the process.

“In addition, the university is reaching out directly to the parents and guardians of the deceased to provide support and ensure necessary arrangements are made for a befitting burial.

‘The Vice Chancellor extends our deepest condolences to the families of the departed, the entire student body, staff, and all stakeholders of LASUSTECH.

“We are devastated by this irreparable loss. These young lives, full of promises and potentials, have been cut short in the most cruel circumstances. Our hearts ache with the families and the university community. We pray that our beloved students rest in peace and that God will grant the families the fortitude to cope with the irreparable losses.”

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident was caused by an unregistered truck loaded with sand, that suffered brake failure, leading to multiple vehicle collisions, injuries and loss of lives.