- Safiu Kehinde
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gifted the 2023/2024 Lagos State University’s (LASU) overall best graduating student, Isioma Nwosu, N10 million cash prize.
This was announced during LASU’s 28th Convocation Ceremony, held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo campus.
Nwosu, who was a student of the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.93.
In his remark, Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, lauded Nwosu’s outstanding academic performance.
While encouraging other students to emulate her excellence, Sanwo-Olu stressed on the critical role of education in societal development.
“Education is the backbone of our society. We must foster a culture that values knowledge and innovation just as much as success in entertainment, fashion, or sports,” he said.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering students in state-owned institutions and developing future leaders through strategic investments in infrastructure and welfare.
According to report, a total of 11,917 graduates were awarded various qualifications which include 971 Diploma certificates, 8,711 First degrees, 2,235 Postgraduate degrees, 302 Postgraduate Diplomas, 1,132 Academic Masters, 639 Professional Masters, 125 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and 37 Professional Doctoral Degrees.
Speaking on the convocation of the students, Sanwo-Olu described the event as a celebration of years of hard work and a launchpad into a future filled with opportunities.
He lauded the Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, for her transformative leadership and innovative reforms, which have elevated the university’s status nationally and internationally.
Meanwhile, the event also included awards of doctorate degrees, honorary doctorates, and the Distinguished Professorship to prominent individuals.
Among the honorees were the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd), and former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Otunba Olufemi Pedro.
While Marwa was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his contributions to infrastructure, security, and national development, Otunba Pedro received a Doctor of Business (Honoris Causa) for his role in banking, entrepreneurship, and national development.
In the same vein, Prof. Joseph Abayomi Omoniyi Olagunju was elevated to the rank of Distinguished Professor.