The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo, Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has disclosed that over 50, 000 UTME candidates in 2024 applied to study in the university with only 12,590 of them (representing 25.2%) were able to secure admission.
She disclosed this at the matriculation ceremony of the new students at the Ojo campus on Tuesday.
According to her, those admitted must count themselves lucky to be among the few.
The vice-chancellor informed the new students that their good welfare and safety shall remain top priority of the school management who will also provide them with a conducive environment that will make their experience worthwhile.
She, however, urged them to be of good behaviour by shunning all forms of vices that could truncate their good ambitions.
According to her, as young men and women who are desirous of a brighter future, you are expected to abide with the rules and regulations of our university and be committed to your studies.
“Our university ranks 9th best among 298 universities in Nigeria.
“So, be regular in attending lectures, do all your assignments, shun deviant behaviours, avoid indecent dressing, carefully select your friends, as bad friends destroy good habits, shun cultism, examination malpractice, hooliganism and any other vice that can expose you to danger as those found culpable of any will be dealt with in line with our disciplinary mechanisms as a university,” she highlighted, adding, “This means that LASU has a zero tolerance for any of these vices and also for sexual and gender-based violence anywhere on campus.
“So, do not keep silent when you are harassed or assaulted in any manner, but ensure you respect the opinions of others as well as staff members so as to enjoy your stay on campus.’
Olatunji-Bello maintained that even though there is freedom as a university but it is with limitations and obligations for both the students and staff members to always do the right things.
“So, we want you to graduate in record time and be able to positively impact society through your fields of endeavours not only in Nigeria but at a global scale and I wish you all well,” the VC concluded.
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