By Damiete Braide
The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, (LASU) Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has charged the newly admitted students of 2022/2023 academic session to abide with the rules and regulations of the university and they should be committed to their studies so as not to lose the huge opportunity of getting university education.
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The Vice Chancellor made this known during the matriculation ceremony of 10,301 students which held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, main campus, Ojo, Lagos.
“ She urged them to 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.
According to the VC, students’ welfare is top on our priority and we will not relent in our efforts to ensure that your learning environment remains conducive and competitive for learning. Please be assured that your security in and around the university is paramount to the university management, hence we have put in place adequate security measures and I plead with you to report any suspicious activities to the university authority for immediate response.
She disclosed today’s ceremony is unique because this is the second matriculation ceremony that I will be conducting as the ninth substantive Vice Chancellor of the Institution and it also marks the official enrollment of the matriculating students into the Lagos State University’s academic programmes, having been found worthy and qualified to become bonafide students of the Institution.
“ I heartily 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.
She revealed that in order to promote healthy competition, we have put in place a policy that guarantees 50% refund of tuition fees alone to university scholars. This is the category of students who consistently maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.50 every session.
“ 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. It is a fact that a University is a place of freedom.
“ However, 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. This is based on the hope that when you graduate, you will contribute meaningfully to developmental discourses around the globe. Our objective at the Lagos State University is to produce graduates who will be catalysts to the process of transformation of the State to a greater Lagos.
“ I must also stress that the university under my administration has zero tolerance for sexual and gender based violence, and that informed our decision to establish the Directorate of Response and Preventive of Sexual and Gender based violence. Do not keep silent when you are harassed or assaulted in any manner.
“If you see something, say something”. Show respect to your colleagues and staff in the university to make your stay successful and productive.