Lagos State University (LASU) on Monday officially matriculated 14,893 fresh students for the 2025/2026 academic session, urging them to uphold discipline and stay far away from cultism, hooliganism, and all forms of misconduct.
Speaking at the matriculation ceremony held at the university’s main campus in Ojo, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, welcomed the new students with a firm message about responsibility and character. She stressed that LASU maintains a zero-tolerance policy for cultism and other vices that undermine academic excellence and student safety.
“It is with great pleasure and appreciation to Almighty God that I welcome everyone to the 2025–2026 matriculation ceremony of our world-class university,” she said. “As young men and women desirous of a brighter future, it is expected that you abide by the university’s rules and regulations and remain committed to your studies.”
The vice-chancellor encouraged the students to attend lectures regularly, complete their assignments, dress decently, and choose their friends wisely. She reminded them that “bad friends destroy good habits” and warned that any student found engaging in examination malpractice, indecent conduct, corruption, or hooliganism would face disciplinary action.
Prof. Olatunji-Bello congratulated the students for securing admission, describing them as “fortunate,” noting that they were selected from over 70,000 applicants. She urged them to appreciate the opportunity by focusing fully on their academic journey.
She also assured the students that LASU is committed to their safety and growth. As a student-centered institution, she said, the university fosters leadership development, encourages freedom of thought, and prioritizes a secure learning environment. She appealed to the students to immediately report any suspicious activity on or around campus.
Highlighting LASU’s commitment to character development, the vice-chancellor reiterated the institution’s stance against sexual and gender-based violence. She explained that the university had established the Directorate of Response and Prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence to ensure swift action and support for victims.
“Do not keep silent when you are harassed or assaulted in any manner. If you see something, say something,” she emphasized.
With thousands of new students now officially part of the LASU community, the institution hopes to nurture them into leaders who will contribute meaningfully to global development.