Lagos State University (LASU) student, Aberejo Habeeblah Oladipupo, has won the prestigious Don Etiebet Most Innovative Project Award for 2024, organized by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS).
Aberejo’s groundbreaking project, an attendance system leveraging facial recognition and geofencing technology, was recognized as the best undergraduate project in Lagos State.
Expressing pride in his achievement, Aberejo dedicated the honor to LASU, which also excelled in the competition. His colleague, Taofiq Akintunde, secured third place, marking a strong showing for the university.
“Representing LASU was a true honor,” Aberejo stated, while appreciating the support of his mentor, Professor Benjamin Aribisala, LASU Professor Enikuomehin, and the project’s sponsor, Chief Don Obot Etiebet, a former Minister of Petroleum.
The Don Etiebet Award celebrates innovation in education and technology, inspiring young talents to lead Nigeria’s technological advancement. LASU’s outstanding performance at the event further reinforces its reputation as a hub for academic and technological excellence.
