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  • LASU VC congratulates Abolarinwa, first Nigerian female Urologist

    Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Vice -Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU) has congratulated Dr Abimbola Abolarinwa of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), who emerged the first female Urologist in Nigeria.

    An official bulletin of LASU made available on Saturday noted that Abolarinwa bagged the award at the prestigious “Award for the First’’, popularly known as “Zakilo’’.

    The award was presented to the recipient during the Alibaba Annual Concert on Jan. 1.

    “The LASU management, ably led by Prof. Fagbohun has identified with Dr Abolarinwa and congratulated her very warmly on this unique academic achievement.

    “The university wishes her more brilliant feats in her future endeavours, ‘’ the bulletin stated.

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    Previous “Zakilo’’ awardees included: Wole Soyinka, Michael Adenuga, Leo Stan Eke, Chioma Ajunwa, among others.

    LASU recalled that Abolarinwa in her early years attended Air Force Primary School, Kaduna and Military School, Jos, before proceeding to the University of Ibadan to study medicine.

    After graduation, Abolarinwa worked as a medical officer for two years before she commenced her residency training at LASUTH Ikeja, Lagos.

    The female outstanding Urologist currently works in the Department of Surgery, LASUTH.

    NAN

  • Abstain from cultism, drug abuse, Ambode’s wife tells students

    Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Tuesday appealed to students to abstain from cultism, drug abuse and other career-ruining ventures, stressing that no excuse could justify indulgence in social vices.

    Mrs. Ambode, who made the appeal in her keynote address at the second Distinguished Lecture of the Lagos State University (LASU) in Ojo, identified social vices as the bane of proper youth development in the country, urging them to resist the temptation to engage in social vices as they will only ruin their future.

    According to her, “No matter the peer pressure, emotional challenge or psychological issues you may be facing, I urge you to say no to drugs, cultism and other vices. One moment of indiscretion is enough to ruin a life. Your lives will not be ruined”.

    She urged them to make best use of the knowledge gained today, for their self-development tomorrow.

    Mrs. Ambode, an alumna of LASU, rated students of the University very high, describing them as some of the best, capable of holding their own anywhere in the world.

    Mrs. Ambode filled with nostalgia, recalled her student days when “I walked the same road as you do, eat at the same joints as you eat, attended lectures in some of those classes that you use today; I am a proud alumna of this great institution”.

    She reflected that the founding fathers of the school had a vision of academic distinction for all students that would pass through it, hence the robust academic agenda and phenomenal rise of the institution, when compared to its peers around the country.

    She said because of the quality of education in that institution, many products of the school had gained global recognition and doing very well in coveted professions around the world.

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    Encouraging the students she said, “I can see seated before me this morning future presidents, governors, captains of industry, great researchers and accomplished technocrats.

    “The Lagos State Government in conjunction with our University has given you the platform to challenge yourselves to face the future, by offering you practical classes through the ‘Ready Set Work’ initiative, and series of lectures and programmes like we are having today,” she said.

    She commended the university authorities for the establishment of a Career Development Centre, for continuous improvement of LASU graduates, for professional efficiency and effectiveness.

    In his welcome address, Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun reeled out several scholastic and professional achievements recorded by the institution, through outstandingly brilliant male and female students, who have continued to make waves locally, continentally and globally.

    He noted with pride, that the United Nations had just chosen a cohort of millennium fellows from the University, to support its Sustainable Development Goals.

    Other such exploits according to him, included an on-going exchange programme with Indiana University, USA, among other inspiring achievements.

    Prof. Fagbohun stressed that the Centre for Career Development was established to entrench the potential of students, with a vision to chart career pathways and produce employable and marketable graduates, for national and global relevance.

    Guest speakers, Joke Silva, Segun Arinze and Mrs. Dan-Faparusi Ogugua Enitan, unanimously counseled the students to adopt the five Ds of Desire, Determination, Diligence, Dedication and Discipline, in their pursuit of career success, adding that they should get rid of fear and be prepared to start small.

  • LASU VC reaffirms fairness, transparency, accountability to stakeholders

    Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Vice- Chancellor, Lagos State University ( LASU ), on Monday reaffirmed that his administration would continue to be fair, transparent and accountable to members of the university community.

    Fagbohun said this at the Coconut breaking festival for the 22nd Convocation ceremony scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.

    “You may not get all that you want from the management but do not resort to destroying the system.

    “It is natural to face challenges or step on toes but amidst our differences, do not allow yourself to be recruited as an agent of destruction,” he said.

    The Vice- Chancellor lauded the LASU Alumni Association for its presence and support towards rebranding the institution.

    Fagbohun said for a university to succeed, the Alumni must be very strong and determined to move it forward.

    He hailed the university security personnel for their effort and determination to ensure that peace endures in LASU.

    According to him, members of the university deserve accolades because they have all taken a decision to make LASU the best institution in the world.

    In his remarks, Retired Maj. Gen. Cecil Esekaigbe, President, LASU Alumni Association, said the time of crisis has given way for a time of productivity at the institution.

    Esekaigbe said that gone were the days when LASU was synonymous with notorious activities and its certificates were pushed aside or unrecognised by many organisations.

    He appreciated the Vice Chancellor for rebranding the institution and giving it a new name.

    “The testimony can be attested to with the rating of LASU as the Best State University by the National Universities Commission ( NUC ) among other achievements,” he said.

    Esekaigbe explained that the coconut breaking festival was usually celebrated during the university convocation, to mark the end of a session and usher in a new one.

    He said the festival symbolises peace, unity and development that would open a new chapter of tranquility in LASU.

    “The significance of the occasion is embedded in the mystery of how water gets into the coconut,” he said.

    The General, however, urged staff and students of the university to embrace constructive engagement for continued peace and development at LASU.

    NAN

  • We’ll not tolerate indecent dressing – LASU VC

    We’ll not tolerate indecent dressing – LASU VC

    Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University ( LASU ), on Wednesday warned new intakes that the institution would not tolerate indecent dressing on its campuses.

    Fagbohun said this at the 2017/2018 matriculation ceremony of the University at its Ojo campus.

    “The University has zero tolerance for any form of indiscipline, indecent dressing, rude behaviour and disrespect to constituted authority,” the VC said.

    He urged the matriculating students to focus on their studies and strive to excel in both character and learning.

    Fagbohun said the institution would strive to provide adequate facilities and conducive learning environment for students to explore and maximize their academic potential.

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    “Let me emphasise that your admission as students of Lagos state University is not enough for you to rest on your oars, indeed, this has thrown at you both opportunities and a challenge to engage in healthy intellectual competitions.

    “At the end of the day, you must all excel in both character and learning, bearing in mind that penalty to cultism is expulsion,” he said.

    The VC urged parents of the new intakes to continue to nurture their wards by giving positive counsel, as much would be expected from them henceforth.

    “Starting off is good, but nurturing them through it is the most delicate part; I wish to implore parents to continue to look after these young adults.

    “The fact that they have gained admission to the university does not take them out of the range of parental care, so parents should counsel them against bad association and negative social influence,” he said.

    The Vice-Chancellor said the institution had developed a culture of rewarding excellence by establishing a university Scholars Award to challenge new students.

    ” Students who distinguish themselves academically by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 4.50 and above will be rewarded at the end of every academic year,” he said.

  • VC’s 2 years: LASU has been transformed, staff, students say

    VC’s 2 years: LASU has been transformed, staff, students say

    Members of staff and students of the Lagos State University ( LASU ) said on Thursday that the institution had experienced positive changes in the first two years of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, in office.

    Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State appointed Fagbohun as eighth substantive Vice-Chancellor of LASU on January 6, 2016 and inaugurated him on January 11, 2016.

    Fagbohun, a professor of Environmental Law, was appointed following Ambode’s approval of five-year single-term tenure for all helmsmen of the state-owned tertiary institutions.

    Fagbohun’s appointment also followed the expiration of the tenure of Prof. John Oladapo Obafunwa, the seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution on October 31, 2015, after which Prof. Fidelis Njokanma, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) held office as Acting Vice-Chancellor.

    Mr Saheed Oseni, Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), LASU Chapter, told NAN that several segments of the institution had to a large extent, experienced transformation within the last two years.

    Oseni said although there were ups and downs which were humanly inevitable, the incumbent vice-chancellor’s administration was quite commendable .

    He, however, urged Fagbohun not to rest on his oars, but to initiate policies that would bring more smiles to the workers’ faces because the end justifies the means .

    “To a large extent, things have been transformed in LASU within the last two years; but the vice-chancellor must endeavour to do more because it is not the beginning that matters, but the end.

    “He must also ensure that all pending contentious issues are resolved amicably, while the rule of law must be upheld to the letter while making sure that no party within the system is unjustly treated, ” he said.

    Mr Samuel Olalere, President of LASU Students Union (LASUSU) said the university was not what it used to be, because it had seen a lot of progress.

    Olalere said the students community was pleased with the current administration and its system because the atmosphere in the campus had been relatively serene.

    “This is my fourth year in LASU and I would not have been involved in students unionism if it was the LASU of then.

    “But because things have really changed under Prof. Fagbohun, and we are enjoying peace, that is why I am now a student union leader,” he said.

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    Olalere, however, urged Fagbohun to continue to maintain the peace enjoyed within the university community and to ensure that the LASU brand was incomparable globally.

    Mr Adekoya Martins, the University Spokesman, said that LASU had witnessed tremendous improvement in all facets within the last two years, compared to its 35 years of existence.

    Martins said that Fagbohun’s achievements so far hinged on the Lagos State Government’s support and funding, to ensure that all roads in the institution are in good shape and to ensure the community was well lit.

    “Other infrastructure being put in place, aside beautifying the entire university environment, include installation of a new generator at the Faculty of Arts, renovation of some classrooms and the university’s Iba road entrance,” he said.

    According to him, the restoration of peace in the university has ensured uninterrupted academic calendar within the period.

    “Staff, within the two years administration, got their outstanding and due promotion; and no staff duly qualified was denied promotion, while the end of the year package was improved upon,” he said.

    Martins said the Open and Distance Learning and Research Institute (ODLRI) established to replace the LASU External system which was recently phased out was recently approved by National Universities Commission.

    NAN

  • Contribute to nation building, LASU VC tells students

    Contribute to nation building, LASU VC tells students

    The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, has challenged Nigerian students to always brainstorm on how to move the country forward.

    Fagbohun spoke at the close of an inter-varsity debate hosted by the LASU Students Union (LASUSU) on Friday in Lagos.

    He urged the students to see themselves as people who could make significant contributions to governance and nation building.

    The Vice Chancellor asked them to take a cue from the newly-elected President of France, Emmanuel Macron, who rose to presidency from a humble beginning.

    “Instead of involving in Aluta all the times, always consider how you can make significant impact in nation building, to propel the country to economic prosperity.

    “Be a global student who is relevant by assisting to achieve sustainable development in the country,’’ he said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that six universities participated in the debate on ‘Charting Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Youth Agenda’.

    University of Ibadan (UI) emerged the overall winner with 73.6 per cent and went home with a cash prize of N100,000.

    The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) came second with 65 per cent, taking home a N60,000 cash prize, while Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, came third with 61.5 per cent and got a cash prize of N40,000.

    The host, LASU, came fourth with 61 per cent, winning a cash prize of N20,000, while Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho (LAUTECH) won the team spirit award, with a cash prize of N10,000.

    Speaking to NAN after the debate, Mr Dara Olaniyan, a 300 level Law student of UI, said the competition was educative.

    Olaniyan urged other students to participate in subsequent editions, so to acquire more knowledge and be meaningfully engaged.

    “The competition was well planned and organised.

    “Students should engage more in this kind of academic exercise;  several schools were invited but only six eventually showed up,’’ he said.

  • I’ll continue to invest in LASU – Gov. Ambode

    I’ll continue to invest in LASU – Gov. Ambode

    Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday said his government would continue to invest in physical and social infrastructure in the Lagos State University (LASU).

    Ambode made the promise at the 21st Convocation ceremony of the institution in Lagos.

    “We have many projects nearing completion and these legacy projects when completed, will no doubt, change the entire landscape of the university,” he said.

    Ambode said that a 6000-bed hostel would be delivered for the university as part of the state government’s development plans.

    The governor, however, commended the university management team led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, for his pragmatic approach to administration.

    “The result of your efforts to return LASU to its pride of place amongst the committee of universities is evident for all to see.

    “You have replaced unpleasant news about our institution with fascinating news of all round achievements from both staff and students,” Ambode said.

    He also commended the institution’s management on the accreditation of its School of Dentistry, saying that it was the only state university to have it.

    Ambode urged the graduands to make a difference in their chosen careers.

    Fagbohun had earlier lauded the commitment of Ambode to the institution, asking for his more support.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that awards of Post-graduate Diplomas, Masters in Academic and Professional and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) were conferred on the graduands.