Lagos State University facts for kids
The Seal of Lagos State University
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| Motto | "For Truth and Service" |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1983 |
| Chancellor | Gbolahan Elias,SAN |
| Vice-Chancellor | Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello |
| Students | 35,000 |
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| Website | www.lasu.edu.ng |
Lagos State University, often called LASU, is a big school in Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria. It also has smaller campuses in Ikeja and Epe. This university started in 1983. Its main goal is to help people learn and become excellent in their studies. LASU's motto is "For Truth and Service."
More than 35,000 students attend LASU. The university offers many types of programs, from diploma courses to full degrees and even advanced studies like an MBA. LASU has been recognized as one of the best universities in Nigeria. In 2020, it was ranked among the top 600 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In 2021, it was named the best young university in Nigeria for schools under 50 years old. LASU also gets money from international groups, like the World Bank Group, to help with science, technology, engineering, and math programs.
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About LASU's Campuses
LASU has three main campuses. The biggest one is in Ojo, which is along the Badagry Expressway. The other campuses are in Epe and Ikeja.
The Epe campus is where you'll find the engineering and agriculture programs. The Ikeja campus is home to the College of Medicine, located at the LASUTH.
A new theatre hall is being built at the Ojo campus. It will be a large space for lectures and events, with offices too.
LASU first started with three main study areas: Business, Law, and Medicine. Over time, many more areas were added, like Arts, Education, Engineering, Science, and Communication.
The Epe Campus
The Epe campus is on the north side of the Lekki Lagoon. This campus is special because students can live there. It was created when the Ojo campus became too crowded. The land for the Epe campus used to be military barracks.
The Epe campus has a modern library that opened in 2008. It has space for 400 people to read and a special e-library section with free Wi-Fi for 100 people. The library helps students and staff with their learning and research.
Many engineering departments are based at the Epe campus. These include Mechanical, Electronics and Computer, Chemical, Aeronautical and Astronautical, Civil, and Industrial and System Engineering. The Epe campus also offers advanced (postgraduate) programs in some engineering fields.
To make sure students always have power, the Epe campus has its own generators. This means they don't rely on the public power supply for hostels, classrooms, and staff homes.
What Can You Study at LASU?
LASU offers many different subjects and programs. Here's a look at some of them:
| Faculty | Departments / Programmes / Centres / Institutes |
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| Faculty of Arts |
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| Faculty of Social Sciences |
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| Faculty of Management Sciences |
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| Faculty of Law |
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| Faculty of Science |
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| Faculty of Engineering |
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| Faculty of Clinical Sciences | |
| Faculty of Education |
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| Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences | |
| School of communication |
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| School of transport | *Transport management and operations |
LASU's Radio Station
LASU has its own radio station called LASU FM. It is located on the main Ojo campus and started broadcasting in 2016.
University Leadership
The current Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University is Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello. She started her role on September 22, 2021. The Vice-Chancellor is like the main leader of the university.
Past Vice-Chancellors
Here are some of the people who have led LASU in the past:
- Professor Folabi Olumide (First Vice-Chancellor)
- Professor (Mrs.) Jadesola Akande
- Professor Enitan Bababunmi
- Professor Fatiu Ademola Akesode
- Professor Abisogun Leigh
- Professor Abdul Lateef A. Hussein
- Professor John Obafunwa
- Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun
Famous People Who Attended LASU
Many well-known people have studied at LASU, including:
- Oluranti Adebule, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State.
- Brymo, a singer and songwriter.
- Sound Sultan, a singer and songwriter.
- Chioma Chukwuka, an actress.
- Desmond Elliot, an actor and politician.
- Tara Fela-Durotoye, a famous make-up artist.
- Annie Macaulay-Idibia, an actress.
- Wizkid, a very popular singer and songwriter.
- Ada Ogochukwu Ehi, a singer.
- Eniola Badmus, an actress.
- Tope Oshin, a film director.
The LASU Library
The main library at Lagos State University is called the Fatiu Ademola Akesode Library. It opened in 1983, the same year the university started. The library has different sections to help students, like areas for reading, technical services, and e-library services.
LASU's Achievements
Lagos State University has achieved a lot! In 2021, it was ranked as the second-best university in Nigeria. It also ranked among the top 501-600 universities in the world in 2021. In 2022, a law student from LASU achieved a perfect score (CGPA of 5.0), which is a huge accomplishment!
Images for kids
- Lagos State University campus
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University gate
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Abisogun Leigh science building
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Department of Theater, Art and Music
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Enitan Bababunmi science laboratory
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Faculty of Education
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School of Transport
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Response center for Gender based violence
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Center for planning
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Students' Arcade
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Senate Building
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ECO Market
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Law Clinic Ojo
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Main Printing Press Building
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Okoya-Thomas Sports Hall
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