Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced that the state will ensure students at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, benefit from the Federal Government’s student loan program administered by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Speaking at LASU’s 27th Convocation on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering students in state-owned tertiary institutions.
“We aim to foster a generation of innovative thinkers, problem-solvers, and great leaders, who will drive sustainable development in Lagos State and beyond,” said Sanwo-Olu.
He emphasized the state’s dedication to working with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to guarantee that students of state-owned educational institutions, including LASU, benefit from the national student loan program as promised and without delay.
He also highlighted the importance of academic excellence, stating, “Our young people must see reason to hunger for it with the same energy and enthusiasm reserved these days for artistic and sporting success.”
Sanwo-Olu congratulated Olaniyi Mubaraq Olawale, the best-graduating student for the 2022/2023 session from the Accounting Education Department, who achieved a CGPA of 4.98.
“Congratulations to you, Olaniyi. This is a moment of great pride, not just for you, but for all of us. To celebrate and honour you, I am announcing a cash gift of N10 million in recognition and honour of your outstanding feat. I believe that someone out there is working very hard to be the next Olaniyi Olawale, and I want to encourage you, wherever you might be now, to keep your eyes on that goal and make us all, as well as yourself, very proud,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
LASU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, in her convocation speech, remarked, “Today’s ceremony marks the concluding event of the 27th Convocation and a symbolic moment of fulfillment and pride for 89 Doctors of Philosophy and 66 professional doctoral degree graduands, who have demonstrated exemplary character and academic prowess to earn the highest degree of our esteemed university.”
