…..As LASU Sets To Hold 27th Convocation Ceremonies.
Lagos State University LASU has announced Olaniyi Mubaraq Olawale of the Accounting Education Department with a CGPA of 4.98 [First Class Honours] as the best-graduating student for the 2022/2023 session, while for Masters, Olaitan Aminat Damilola with a CGPA of 4.78 (Educational Management) is the best graduating Masters’ student for the 2022/2023 session.
The Vice Chancellor of LASU, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM made this known on Thursday, 30th May 2024 at the Press Conference of the 27th Convocation Ceremonies of Lagos State University for the 2022/2023 Academic, held at the Conference Hall of the Babatunde Fashola Senate Building, Main Campus Ojo, Lagos.
Professor Olatunji-Bello said this year’s Convocation, like previous editions, is divided into two: ”The Pre-Convocation events and Convocation events”.
She highlighted the events: “This Press Conference, which marks the first pre-convocation event, will be followed, by the Convocation Staff Sports Competition at the LASU Sports Centre later today
“On Friday, 31st May 2024, which is Day 2 of the Ceremonies, we shall hold the Jumat Service at the University Central Mosque, at 1:00 p.m; On Day 3, which is Sunday, 2nd June 2024, we shall hold the Special Thanksgiving Service at the University Chapel of Light, Ojo, Lagos at 10:00 a.m. The Thanksgiving Service marks the end of the Pre-Convocation Events.
“On Monday, 3rd June 2024, which is the Coconut Breaking and Cultural Festival which will kick start the convocation events will be held at the Badagry Gate, Ojo at 9:00 a.m.
“On Tuesday, 4th June 2024, which is Day 5 of the Convocation, we shall be having the Convocation Lecture titled: “Embracing the Future: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Humanity”. The Convocation Lecturer is His Excellency, Dr Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, CON, a former governor of Lagos State and Visitor to our university.
“On Wednesday, 5th June 2024, which is Day 6 of the Ceremonies, Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Master’s Degrees shall be awarded to deserving graduands at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo by 10:00 a.m.
“On Thursday, 6th June 2024, which is Day 7 and the grand finale of the Ceremonies, the Award of Doctorate Degrees and Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees and Emeritus Professor shall be held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo at 10:00 a.m.”
The Vice-Chancellor gave the breakdown of the graduating students as follows:
(A) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES: Out of 554 Diploma students, there are 55 Distinctions, 274 Upper credits, 224 Lower credits, and 1 pass
(B) FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES: Out of the 8,670 students, 153 came out with First Class, 3029 with second class Upper Division, 715 with second class Lower Division, 228 with a Pass, and 195 are graduating with Non-Classified Degrees
(C ) GRADUANDS FOR HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES: Out of the 2164 Postgraduate students, there are 375 Postgraduate Diplomas, 962 Academic Masters, 672 Professional Masters, 89 Doctor of Philosophy and 66 Professional Doctoral Degrees.
According to Professor Olatunji-Bello, apart from the 89 doctorate awardees, LASU will confer Honorary Doctorate degrees on two eminent Nigerians for their invaluable contributions to the development of the University and the nation at large.
She noted one of LASU’s Distinguished Professors has been elevated to the rank of Emeritus Professor, the second in the history of the University, while another Professor has been elevated to the rank of Distinguished Professor.
