* Varsity unveils new policy to reward academic excellence
The Management of Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo has instituted a policy to guarantee 50 per cent refund of school fees to students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.50 in every session.
Vice-Chancellor (VC) LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, gave this assurance on Monday during the matriculation ceremony of the 2020/2021 academic session.
She said the policy is to promote healthy competition among the students who consistently maintain average of the CGPA.
No fewer than 6,648 students matriculated into the academic programmes of the institution.
Prof Olatunji-Bello said LASU had over the years remained on the path of academic excellence, and distinguished itself in the comity of universities in the country.
“We are committed to excellence and determined to emerge as the best university in the West Africa region.
“Our students’ welfare is top on our priorities as we will ensure that the learning environment remains conducive for learning.
“My dear matriculating students, please note that the distance between matriculation and convocation ceremonies is quite wide and yet so close, it is important that the journey ends successfully,’’ she said.
Olatunji-Bello advised the matriculating students to be regular at lectures, carry out all assignments, shun deviant behaviours and avoid indecent dressing, among others.
“The university has zero tolerance for cultism, examination malpractices, corruption and hooliganism.
“Those found culpable will be dealt with in line with their disciplinary mechanisms, “she said.
The Acting Dean, Students Affairs Division, Dr Tajudeen Olumoko, said the cardinal objective of the exercise is to acquaint the students with the fundamental principles, norms and culture of the institution.
Olumoko added that it was expected they abide by all rules and regulations of the university.
