PROFESSOR AYODEJI OLAWUNMI BADEJO: AN ACADEMIC ENIGMA, A FAMILIAR FACE AND A NEW CHAPTER IN LASU’S STORY On Monday, 21st September, 2026, Lagos State University experienced the resumption of duty of an academic enigma. Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi BADEJO, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, returned to the University community in a new capacity, this time as the 10th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University. But for LASU, Professor BADEJO is hardly a new face. She is a scholar who has spent decades within the University's academic and administrative ecosystem. She is a teacher, researcher, counsellor, mentor and administrator whose journey through LASU has taken her from the classroom to several positions of institutional responsibility. Her appointment, therefore, represents more than the assumption of another office. It is also the unfolding of a new phase in a relationship with a University to which she has already contributed substantially. Over the years, Professor BADEJO has served LASU in several capacities, including as Dean of the Faculty of Education and Chairman of the Senate Curriculum Committee, among other strategic assignments. In these roles, she was involved in matters that touched directly on academic development, programme quality, curriculum review, accreditation, research governance and institutional administration. As Dean of the Faculty of Education, she oversaw a period in which several academic staff progressed to the professorial cadre, while programmes presented by the Faculty secured full accreditation. As Chairman of the Senate Curriculum Committee, she contributed to the development and validation of academic programmes and the University's continuing engagement with the requirements of the National Universities Commission. Her record of mentorship is equally significant. Between 2012 and 2026, she supervised 23 PhD graduates, with one of her doctoral scholars receiving the 2024 Best PhD Thesis Award.* It is little wonder that she has been described as a “Mentor of Mentors.” And beyond the familiar corridors of LASU, her academic and professional contributions have continued to attract recognition. Her body of scholarship includes books, book chapters and more than 60 peer-reviewed journal articles, while her professional affiliations and recognitions extend across Nigeria and beyond. Yet, perhaps, one of the most interesting things about Professor BADEJO's emergence as Vice-Chancellor is the familiarity that surrounds it. For many members of the University community, this is someone whose career they have watched evolve. For colleagues, former students and mentees, it is the arrival of a familiar academic in a new seat of responsibility. And that familiarity comes with expectations. There is the expectation that her experience will speak. That her understanding of LASU will count. That the institutional knowledge gathered over decades will find expression in the decisions she makes and the direction she gives. There is also the expectation that the things LASU has built over the years will not merely be preserved, but strengthened. That the University's academic culture will continue to grow. That research and innovation will receive renewed attention. That staff and students will find room to thrive. That the University's reputation will continue to travel beyond its immediate environment. And that LASU's longstanding tradition of excellence will continue to find new expressions. For a University that has continued to evolve, consolidate and expand its place within Nigeria's higher education landscape, the arrival of Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi BADEJO opens another chapter. It is a chapter that begins with experience, carries the weight of institutional memory and looks towards the possibilities ahead As Professor BADEJO settles into the responsibilities of her office, the Lagos State University community is delighted to have one of its own take the helm lasuinfo.com.ng/index.php/pr…

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PROFESSOR BADEJO SEEKS SUPPORT FOR HER ADMINISTRATION DURING FAMILIARISATION VISITS TO FACULTIES AND SCHOOLS. The 10th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi BADEJO, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, has called for the commitment of members of the University community to her administration’s vision and strategic agenda during familiarisation visits to the University’s faculties and schools on Tuesday, 20th October, and Wednesday, 21st October 2026. The visit took Professor BADEJO to the Faculties of Science, Law, Arts, Education, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Computing and Information Technology, and Communication and Media Studies; the Postgraduate School; the School of Library, Archival and Information Science; the School of Tourism, Creativity and Cultural Arts; and the LASU Innovation Hub. During the engagements, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the importance of collective responsibility, teamwork and effective communication in advancing the University’s goals. She encouraged members of staff to contribute actively to the institution’s growth and to align their respective activities with the administration’s development priorities. Professor BADEJO also presented the eight strategic pillars that would guide her administration, namely: • Academic excellence and quality assurance; • Research, innovation and global visibility; • Financial sustainability and resource mobilisation; • Infrastructure and digital transformation; • Staff welfare and industrial harmony; • Student welfare, mentorship and employability; • Governance, integrity and institutional visibility; and • Community engagement and societal impact. She explained that these pillars would provide strategic direction for the various units and promote a coordinated approach to achieving the administration’s vision and advancing the University’s institutional objectives. The familiarisation visits further afforded the Vice-Chancellor the opportunity to interact with the leadership and staff of the respective faculties and schools, and to gain first-hand insight into their challenges and developmental needs. The engagements underscored the importance of sustained dialogue between the University’s central administration and its constituent units in promoting academic excellence, research, innovation and efficient service delivery. The visits form part of Professor BADEJO’s efforts to deepen stakeholder engagement, foster an inclusive, open door policy, and establish a shared sense of purpose in advancing the continued growth and development of Lagos State University. We are LASU, We are Great!

CPSS-LASU TO HOLD ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR 2025/2026 NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS ON SATURDAY, 24TH OCTOBER 2026 The Centre for Peace and Security Studies (CPSS), Lagos State University, is set to hold an orientation programme for its newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The orientation programme will hold as follows: Date: Saturday, 24th October 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m Venue: Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos The programme is designed to formally welcome the freshmen, acquaint them with the Centre's academic rules and regulations, as well as provide an opportunity for interaction with the management and other stakeholders. We are LASU, We are Great!

LASUDA TO HOLD EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT LASU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL The Lagos State University Directorate of Advancement (LASUDA) is set to hold an Educational Outreach Programme at the Lagos State University International School, Ojo, as part of its engagement with the school community. The programme is scheduled to hold as follows: Date: Wednesday, 11th November, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. Venue: Lagos State University International School, Ojo Members of the University community and other invited participants are encouraged to be part of the programme. We are LASU, We are Great!

2026 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD: OWSD, LASU BRANCH TO HOLD EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME In commemoration of the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Lagos State University (LASU) Branch, is set to hold a special programme themed “My Rights, My Voice, My Future: Empowering the Girl Child" in line with the global theme, "End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights”. The programme aims to educate and empower female students of Lagos State University International School (LASUIS) regarding their rights, health and potential, while building their confidence and raising awareness about the need to end child marriage and invest in the rights of girls. The event is scheduled as follows: Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. Venue: Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education (ACEITSE), Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos This year's event will feature the following: • Interactive discussions on the rights of the girl child and the importance of protecting girls from child marriage. • Career and mentorship sessions to encourage the girls to pursue education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as other fields of interest. We are LASU, We are Great!

REFLECTIONS ON THE 30 DAYS IN OFFICE OF A VISIONARY LEADER: PROFESSOR AYODEJI OLAWUNMI BADEJO, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE The initial chapters are written.The future is beginning to emerge. After thirty days of a new administration, the narrative is developing through active involvement, a strong sense of purpose, and initial efforts aimed at advancing institutional growth. With Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi BADEJO, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE at the helm, Lagos State University embarks on a new era, propelled by collective goals and a dedication to advancement. Towards an Even Greater LASU. We are LASU, We are Great!

LASU HOSTS 20TH EDITION OF WALK FOR NATURE TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY The Lagos State University (LASU) community took to the streets on Saturday, 17th October 2026, for the 20th edition of the Walk for Nature, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in collaboration with the University's Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSED). Dressed in green, red and white shirts, participants set out from the Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre on the Main Campus, Ojo, walked through the Iba Gate to First Gate and returned to campus at about 9:00 a.m., with moments of dancing and camaraderie along the way. The 10,000-step walk marked the initiative's 20th anniversary and participants later reconvened at the lecture theatre for the second leg of the programme. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide SANWO-OLU, represented by Dr Omobolaji GAJI, Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, noted that Lagos generates about 30,000 tonnes of waste daily, roughly half of which is plastic. He outlined government measures to curb plastic pollution, protect wetlands and improve drainage, describing environmental protection as essential to reducing flooding and safeguarding communities. In his welcome address, the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo WAHAB, represented by Mrs Tolulope ADEYO Director of the Ecology and Conservation Department, said climate action in a coastal state like Lagos must include infrastructural measures. He explained that wetlands regulate water, support biodiversity, store carbon and sustain livelihoods, and outlined the state's work on wetland protection, waste management and flood risk. Climate resilience, he added, depends not only on government but on informed communities, responsible businesses, active institutions and engaged citizens. He thanked the NCF, LASU and other partners for their commitment to conservation. The Chairman of the NCF National Executive Council, Hon. Justice (Mrs.) R.I.B. ADEBIYI, pointed to the growing threats of flooding, rising sea levels, extreme heat and wetland loss in Lagos. “When we protect nature, we protect people,” she said, urging students of every discipline to embrace environmental responsibility through tree planting, reduced energy use and responsible waste management. She also called for stronger environmental policies and accountability across government and the private sector. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi BADEJO, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, represented by the Senior Deputy Bursar, Mr Jerry JINADU, FCA, described the walk as more than an exercise, noting that it promotes physical fitness, social interaction and shared responsibility for nature. She said the university's green environment had been well sustained, linked good health to productivity and academic excellence, and encouraged the organisers to attract younger participants and deepen their partnership with the university. Yeye Moremi of Oodua, Chief Mrs Olufunsho AMOSUN, founder of UPLIFT Development Foundation and the former First Lady of Ogun State, called participants environmental ambassadors and urged them to conserve water and electricity and take the message of climate action to their families and communities. “We did not just come here to wear the T-shirt and go for a walk. We need you,” she said. A key highlight of the event was the NCF's donation of a giant recycling bin to the Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSED), LASU. Goodwill messages came from corporate partners and sponsors including Aluko & Oyebode, Zenith Bank, DCSL Corporate Services Limited, Fidelity Bank, A.G. Leventis Limited and Seven-Up Bottling Company, while Dame Marie FATAYI-WILLIAMS delivered the vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to all who made the 20th edition a success. We are LASU, We are Great!

OFFICIAL RELEASE ON THE 2026/2027 FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ MATRICULATION LIST The first set of over seven thousand five hundred (7,500) full-time undergraduate students admitted for the 2026/2027 academic session, who have completed their LACACA operations to 100%, are enjoined to complete the following: 1.Print four (4) copies of the Admissions Clearance Certificate from the LACACA operations portal. Submit one copy each to the Admissions Office, Faculty Office, and Departmental Office, and retain a copy for personal records. 2.Visit the LASU website: lasu.edu.ng 3. Navigate to the STUDENT tab and click on 'CHECK MATRIC NUMBER' 4. On the displayed page, enter your "JAMB REGISTRATION NUMBER" 5.Click on “SUBMIT” to view your Matriculation Number 6.Information about payment of tuition and other related fees for the 2026/2027 academic session will be released soon. We are LASU, We are Great!

LASU CESSED TO HOST ‘WALK FOR NATURE 2026’ The Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSED), Lagos State University, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), will host the ‘Walk for Nature 2026’ programme. The programme is scheduled to hold as follows: Date: Saturday, 17th October 2026 Time: 6:00 a.m. Convergence Point: Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, LASU Main Campus, Ojo. Dress Code: Green shirt with jeans or trousers. Walk Route: Participants will converge at the Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre and proceed through the Iba Gate to First Gate. The initiative is aimed at bringing attention to the importance of nature and environmental sustainability, while providing an avenue for members of the University community and other participants to take part in the programme. The University community are encouraged to participate in the ‘Walk for Nature 2026’. See the attached flyer for more details. We are LASU, We are Great!

PROFESSOR KUNLE ADE WAHAB EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (KAWEF) OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The Professor Kunle Ade Wahab Educational Foundation (KAWEF) has invited applications for its 2026 Scholarship Awards from talented and creative indigenes of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, who genuinely require financial assistance to pursue their education. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicants must be indigenes of any of the following six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu Division: Ikorodu Central, Ikorodu North, Ikorodu West, Igbogbo-Baiyeku, Ijede, and Imota. Eligible applicants must be students in Years 3–5 of degree programmes at any of the following institutions: 1. Lagos State University (LASU) 2. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 3. Caleb University 4. Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu The eligible programmes are Architecture, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, and Civil Engineering. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The Foundation aims to award a minimum of ten (10) scholarships at its annual event scheduled for December 2026. MODE OF APPLICATION Interested and qualified students should submit their applications via email to [email protected]* on or before the application deadline. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, 30th November 2026 ENQUIRIES: For further enquiries, applicants may contact the Foundation’s Secretary, Olufemi Adebayo WAHAB, on 0802 314 8777 (WhatsApp only). Eligible students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to obtain financial support for their academic pursuits and to share the information with other qualified candidates.