The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello,mni, fnli, NPOM, has charged graduates of the University to stand out with integrity, resisting the lure of immediate gratification and dishonest practices.
Professor Olatunji-Bello also emphasised the value of diligence and honest labor, reminding them that true success is measured by personal growth and resilience rather than mere victories.
The VC gave this charge on the occasion of the University’s 27th Convocation Ceremony for the awards of Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Master’s Degrees, held on 5th June 2024 at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo.
She highlighted the rigorous academic training they received under distinguished educators, preparing them to navigate a rapidly changing world shaped by evolving technologies and existential challenges.
The Professor of Physiology emphasised that the skills and knowledge gained at LASU equip graduates to overcome difficulties and seize opportunities, urging them to build confidence and strive for excellence in their respective fields. “Never doubt yourself; strive to be the best in what you do, and you will take the world by storm.”
“Remember, honesty is the best policy, and there is a greater reward for diligence. The true test of a person is not how many times they fall, but how many times they rise again,” she concluded, urging the new alumni to uphold these values in their professional and personal lives.
The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the University’s significant accomplishments since the last convocation, reinforcing LASU’s vision of becoming the top university in West Africa. She reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to positioning LASU as a leading research and learning hub, emphasizing the positive feedback from employers regarding the performance of LASU graduates.
According to her, the success of LASU alumni in their careers is a source of pride and motivation for the University to continue developing the human resources needed in Lagos State and Nigeria.
Professor Olatunji-Bello announced that OLANIYI MUBARAQ OLAWALE of the Accounting Education programme with a CGPA of 4.98 [First ClassHonours] is the best graduating student for the 2022/2023 Academic session.
See the Graduation Statistics Below:
Out of 554 Diploma students that are graduating this year, there are
55 Distinctions, 274 Upper credits, 224 Lower credits, and 1 pass.
For the 1st Degree Programmes, out of the 8477 students that are graduating in the University, 153 came out with First Class, 3029 are graduating with second class Upper Division, 4350 are graduating with second class Lower Division, 715 are graduating with Third class and 33 are graduating with Pass. There are also 178 MBBS Passes and 17 BDS Pass Degrees.
Furthermore, out of the 2164 Postgraduate students graduating, there are 375 Postgraduate Diplomas, 962 Academic Masters, 672 Professional Masters, 89 Doctor of Philosophy and 66 Professional Doctoral Degrees.