Prof. Olatunji-Bello made
the disclosure in her Welcome Address at the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the
institution which was held on Wednesday, 5th June, 2024 at the Buba Marwa
Auditorium, Main Campus at Ojo.
She said, “It is
heartwarming to inform this gathering that employers of labour are giving
positive assessments of our graduates’ performances in their places of work.
Permit me to state that the exploits of our alumni in their chosen careers are
a source of pride to the university and an impetus for the university to
further rededicate itself to developing the human resource needs of Lagos State
and Nigeria.”
While stating that the Lagos
State University is the Nigeria's best and the most subscribed state university,
added that the 27th convocation ceremony was for the awards of
Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Master’s Degrees.
Reeling
out the Graduation Statistics, she said that out of 554
Diploma students that were graduating this year, there were
55 Distinctions, 274 Upper credits, 224 Lower credits and 1 pass.
Under the First Degree Programmes in
the University,
she disclosed that out of the 8477
students that were graduating for 1st Degree programmes in the University, 153
came out with First Class, 3029 were graduating with second class Upper
Division, 4350 second class Lower Division, 715 Third class and 33 graduated
with Pass. She said “However, we have 178 MBBS Pass and 17 BDS Pass Degrees.
Giving summary of graduands for Higher
Degree Programmes she disclosed that out
of the 2164 Postgraduate
students that were graduating, LASU has 375 Postgraduate Diplomas, 962 Academic
Masters, 672 Professional Masters, 89 Doctor of Philosophy and 66 Professional
Doctoral Degrees.
She formally announced Olaniyi
Mubaraq Olawale of Accounting Education programme with a CGPA of 4.98 (First Class Honours) as
the best-graduating student for the 2022/2023 Academic session.
In her message to the
graduating students, the Vice Chancellor, admonished the students on what they
are likely going to face in the world of work, the good, the bad, and the ugly
of life saying that LASU has equipped them to face life challenges. “My dear graduands, today you commence
the journey to the world of work where expectations are high to prove
your mettle as graduates of Lagos State University. In the last few
years, you have been moulded in the finest academic tradition under
the watch of some of the best educators anywhere in your chosen fields. I
am confident that you have the requisite knowledge to take you through the
challenges of a world in constant flux, shaped by evolving technologies; a
world plagued by existential challenges. Yet, these challenges also offer
abundant opportunities to demonstrate your creativity, resourcefulness,
resilience and adaptability to difficult situations, no matter the odds. I
am confident that this university has given you all you need to succeed in the
world.”
Prof Olatunji-Bello urged
them never at any point doubt their abilities. “Build your confidence and
strive to be the best in what you do and you will take the world by
storm.
“In addition, I urge you to
stand out and be different everywhere you find yourselves; do not be swayed by
the appeal of immediate gratification; be resolute in saying NO to
invitations from friends and colleagues to join the bandwagon of those who take
pleasure in shortchanging the system for immediate or pecuniary gains. Instead,
train your mind to embrace diligence and honest labour. Remember, as they say,
that honesty is the best policy, and there is a greater reward for diligence.
Measure your success by how much you evolve, not necessarily by how much you
win. The true test of a man is not the number of time he falls, but the number
of time he is able to rise again.
Prof Olatunji-Bello congratulated
the graduants with the following kind words: “I congratulate our graduating
students for years of hardworking and unrelenting pursuit of academic
excellence and commitment to learning. You deserve our collective applause
for your accomplishments on the journey you commenced four, five or six years
ago, depending on your course of study. The holy book says better is the end of
a thing than the beginning. Your sense of achievement today bears
eloquent testimony to this truism.”
She disclosed that since the
26th Convocation Ceremony held a year ago, the university has recorded some
landmark achievements in pursuit of its vision of becoming the best university
in West Africa. “The university has
recorded some landmark achievements in pursuit of its vision of becoming the
best university in West Africa. These gains, I must state, have enhanced the
institution's ranking and consolidated its position to become the best
university in West Africa.
The Vice Chancellor stated
her administration’s unalloyed commitment to positioning LASU as a preferred
research and learning hub. “LASU takes seriously its mandate to train quality
manpower equipped with the requisite skill sets to meet the needs of the
industry in Lagos in particular and Nigeria in general.
She thanked the Governor of
Lagos State for constantly being supportive of her administration. “I express
our deep appreciation to the state Governor and Visitor to Our University, Mr
Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for his relentless support for our
university measured by his gracious investment in the educational and
infrastructural development of the University. Mr. Governor’s footprints in the
development of the university will remain evergreen and indelible in the annals
of this university.”
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