By Kareem Jumai Ohiza
On Thursday, June 22, 2022, the Lagos State University (LASU) concluded its 26th convocation and commemorated its 40th anniversary by awarding doctorate degrees (PhD), distinguished professorships, and honorary doctorate degrees at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, LASU, Ojo.
In her opening speech, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello, mni, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed guests and announced the names of the distinguished recipients. She emphasized the occasion's symbolic significance as a moment of fulfillment and pride for the students who have demonstrated outstanding character and learning and are set to receive the highest academic degree conferred by the university.
Furthermore, she acknowledged the impactful contributions of LASU to Lagos State's human capital development, “Regardless of the challenges of the past, LASU has fulfilled the vision of its founding fathers to provide Lagos State with the required human capital helping in the strategic transformation of the industrial capacity of the State in particular and the country in general. It stands to reason that LASU’s contribution to the training of qualified manpower continues to inspire thousands of young graduates who are shaping the industry and adding great value to the nation”, she said
Prominent members of the institution and society were awarded honorary degrees, including His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji FASHOLA, SAN, CON, Dr. John Olukayode FAYEMI, CON, Hon. Olufemi Hakeem GBAJABIAMILA, CFR, Dr. (MRS.) Claudiana Ibijoke SANWO-OLU, HRM. Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola ELEGUSHI, Kusenla III, Prof. Daniel Kolawole OLUKOYA, and Rt. HRM. Oba (Dr) Sulaiman Adeshina Raji, ASHADE 1.
The event also featured an appreciation award for Her Excellency, Princess Victoria Adejoke ORELOPE-ADEFULIRE and a posthumous award for the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the university, Late Prof. Folabi Olumide. Additionally, two professors, Professor Dapo Folorunsho ASAJU of the Department of Religions and Peace Studies and Professor Babajide Olufemi ELEMO of the Department of Biochemistry, were awarded the title of Distinguished Professor by the University's Senate.
The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Gov. Babajide Olushola Sanwoolu, expressed his gratitude and pledged a reward of 5 million naira to the overall best graduate of the university, Yusuf Aminat, as well as a donation of 5 million naira from the Lagos State government
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