Lagos State University has prohibited students of its School of Part-Time Studies from engaging in or belonging to any form of unionism within the institution, warning that violations would attract disciplinary action.
The directive was delivered by the Director of the School of Part-Time Studies, Oluwatobi Pemede, during the 2025 2026 matriculation ceremony held at the Femi Gbajabiamila Hall on the university’s main campus in Ojo. Pemede, who was represented by the Assistant Director of the school, Oluwaseun Babalola, reminded newly admitted students to carefully review their admission letters.
According to him, the letter clearly states that student unionism is prohibited for participants in the part-time programme. He stressed that the institution would not condone misconduct and urged students to adhere strictly to university regulations.
While addressing the students, Pemede assured them that the university experience would extend beyond academics. He encouraged them to embrace opportunities for personal growth, networking, and exploration, noting that such experiences would help shape their future. He also advised them to build meaningful relationships with lecturers, colleagues, and the wider university community.
The director disclosed that the School of Part-Time Studies currently admits students into five faculties and 17 departments, adding that philosophy and music were recently introduced as new programmes. He described the expansion as evidence of the university management’s commitment to widening access to academic opportunities.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Ibiyemi Olayinka-Bello, congratulated the matriculating students and assured them of their safety on campus. Represented by Adigun Lawal, a professor of industrial-organisational psychology, she urged the students to make productive use of available academic and social resources.
Olayinka-Bello reaffirmed the university’s zero tolerance for cultism, examination malpractice, sexual and gender-based violence, corruption, hooliganism, and other misconduct, stressing that discipline remains central to LASU’s academic culture.
