LASU’s Impressive 8,000-Hostel Capacity Ready for Allocation, Confirms Vice-Chancellor’s Statement
Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, vice chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), reports that a portion of an 8,000-bed dorm on the university’s Ojo Campus has been finished and is available for occupancy.
This information was disclosed by Olatunji-Bello at a news conference with student journalists and influencers to commemorate the second anniversary of her appointment as vice-chancellor of LASU.
The occasion took place on Wednesday in Lagos.She stated that beginning with the following academic year, students would begin receiving housing.
She said: “LASU management expresses its commitment to addressing concerns raised by students.
“I approved the provision of free transportation for students commuting between LASU Iba Gate and Iyana-School, morning and evening, daily.
“This is a measure to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal on the students,” she said.The vice-chancellor said that she also approved the extension of the second semester of the 2023/2024 academic session by two weeks.
“Examination will now commence mid of Nov. 2023.”
She added that in response to overcrowding of classes, the institution had adopted a hybrid (physical and online) mode of teaching for large classes.
“LASU is already making provision for facilities to support hybrid teaching.
“Also, a work-study scheme is being implemented in the university; students can volunteer to work and get stipends at various centres in the university.
“There is a plan by the university to co-host the African Universities Games with the University of Lagos; the competition will come up later this year,” Olatunji-Bello said.
