Be committed to your studies, Prof Olatunji-Bello urges, as LASU matriculates 2000 diploma students

Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU) has urged newly matriculated Diploma students of her institution to be committed to their studies.

Prof. Olatunji-Bello gave the advice at the Matriculation Ceremony of 2023/2024 Diploma students of the institution which was held on Tuesday, 28th May, 2024 at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Lagos State University, at Ojo, Lagos.

She said ” As young men and women desirous of a brighter future, it is expected that you abide with the rules and regulations of the University and be committed to your studies, be regular in attending lectures; carry out all your assignments; shun deviant behaviors; avoid indecent dressing; carefully select your friends, as bad friends destroy good habits;  the university has zero tolerance for cultism; avoid examination malpractices,  do away with corruption and hooliganism and other vices that can expose you to danger as those found culpable will be dealt with in line with our disciplinary mechanisms.”

Prof. Olatunji-Bello while congratulating the students averred that the LASU is known for being a student centered university and a place for the grooming of generational leaders. “I rejoice and congratulate all of you that are fortunate to be offered admission in this reputable University. I also congratulate your parents, guardians, family members and well-wishers for their effort towards ensuring that you fulfill your dreams of having a qualitative education. It is important for me to mention that the Lagos State University is a student-centered University. It is a place for the grooming of generational leaders.”

She added that even though it is a fact that a University is a place of freedom, but in LASU, such freedom comes with corresponding obligation and boundaries. “In LASU, that freedom often comes with equivalent obligations and boundaries. We take pride in training students for life. We are focused on character development of our students.”

On his part, the Director, Lagos State University Consult Limited, Professor Ibrahim Adeolu Bakare, disclosed that over 2000 diploma students were being matriculated which according to him was a great improvement on the number matriculated in the last years.

He said “According to records, more than 1,500 students were accepted into several Diploma programs during the 2022–2023 Academic Year, compared to 500 students offered admission during the 2021–2022 academic year. That being said, it is encouraging to see that more than 2,000 students are matriculating right now.”

He said the increase in the number of applicants for Diploma Programmes can be attributed to several crucial success factors, including rebranding and low tuition fees. “The increase in the number of applicants for Diploma Programmes can be attributed to several crucial success factors, including rebranding, low tuition fees, excellent instructions, a safe and secure learning environment, a well-developed students’ code of conduct, the alignment of the programmes with societal demands, and our Ivory Tower's rising international rating.”

Speaking further Bakare said “I took over eighteen (18) Diploma Programmes when I assumed office on April 26, 2022. Following a thorough assessment of these programmes, I discovered that some of the courses previously approved by the University Senate were no longer offered, which prevented our internal Diploma Programmes from running at their full potential. But thanks to the strategic efforts of the LASU Consult Limited Team, the affected Departments, and our valuable partners, the number of Certificates and Diplomas has increased to eighty-five (85) cash-cow courses, including the Diploma in Computer Science and the Diploma in Data Science commencing from the 2023–2024 Academic Year.”