The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has announced that a total of 14,893 students have been offered admission for the 2025/2026 academic session. The figure emerged from a competitive pool of more than 70,000 applications received by the institution, reflecting LASU’s growing national appeal and its reputation for academic excellence.
Prof. Olatunji-Bello made the disclosure during the university’s matriculation ceremony held on Thursday at the main campus in Ojo, Lagos. The event marked the official induction of the new intakes into the university community and signaled the start of their academic journey at LASU.
In her address, the Vice Chancellor congratulated the fresh students on securing admission, noting that their success was a significant achievement considering the intense competition for limited admission slots. She emphasized that thousands of applicants could not be admitted due to space constraints, making the matriculating students truly privileged.
The Vice Chancellor urged the students to embrace commitment, discipline, and academic excellence as they begin their studies. She reminded them that LASU remains a highly competitive institution where only hard work and consistency can guarantee success and timely graduation.
Prof. Olatunji-Bello also used the occasion to highlight her administration’s renewed efforts to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment on campus. She reaffirmed that LASU maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for sexual and gender-based violence, a policy that has been central to her leadership vision.
To strengthen this commitment, she reiterated the establishment of the Directorate of the Centre for Response and Prevention of Sexual & Gender-Based Violence. The centre, she explained, was created to provide immediate support for victims, enforce preventive measures, and promote a culture of respect and dignity within the university community.
She encouraged all students to familiarise themselves with the centre’s operations and to promptly report any cases of harassment, intimidation, or abuse. According to her, the university is determined to protect every student and ensure that no individual is subjected to any form of gender-based misconduct.
Prof. Olatunji-Bello concluded her remarks by reminding the students of the university’s motto and values, urging them to uphold the spirit of excellence that LASU is known for. “Congratulations,” she said. “We are LASU, we are great!”
