LASU Matriculates 6,377, Warn Students to shun deviant behaviours

The authorities of Lagos State University (LASU) has yesterday, 5th September Matriculated barely 6,500 students.

The University made this known on its official Facebook page.

The University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello, while addressing students at the matriculation ceremony assured the students that they are in for a worthwhile academic experience that impact will last a lifetime.

She further reiterated that the event is very important because it marks the official enrollment of 6,377 matriculating students into the university’s academic programmes.

In other to attain academic excellence, she advised the newly admitted students to attend lectures regularly, attempt all assignments, shun deviant behaviors, avoid indecent dressing and other vices that can expose them to danger.

The Acting Dean Students’ Affairs Division, Prof Tajudeen Olumoko, in his speech to the matriculating student, stated that the cardinal objective of the exercise is to acquaint the students with the fundamental principles, norms and culture of the University.

He, however, sounded a note of warning that LASU has zero tolerance for any form of misconduct or any involvement in vices as “we do not hesitate to apply sanctions whenever there is an infraction.”

Earlier in the programme, Mr Ayoola Onabokun, an Alumnus of LASU, motivated the matriculating students to set their goals properly, set strategy for achieving the goals, and face their admission to the fullest.

He also encouraged the students to make use of social media positively for academic upliftment.

The matriculation ceremony is the second under the administration of the current Vice Chancellor.