Sanwo-Olu rewards LASU’s best graduating student with N10m

By Sodiq Adelakun

The Lagos State Government has rewarded Olaniyi Olawale, the best graduating student of the Lagos State University (LASU), with a sum of N10 million.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the 27th Convocation of LASU, which took place at the Buba Marwa Auditorium.

Olawale, who graduated from the Accounting Education Department, achieved an impressive cumulative CGPA of 4.98.

The ceremony also saw the conferment of honorary doctorates on prominent stakeholders, Prince Tajudeen Olusi and Dr. Samuel Adedoyin. Additionally, two professors, Prof. Amidu Sanni and Emeritus Prof. Martins Anetekhai, were elevated to distinguished positions.

According to the Governor, “Congratulations Olaniyi Olawale, well done! Your hard work has brought you this far, the reward for hard work is more work. I believe there are so many Olawales in here, I want you to be inspired, LASU is a school of excellence.

“LASU has continued to lead in academic excellence. Products of this great institution have continued to excel in all their chosen fields.

“Just last week, I swore in some new judges for Lagos State, 10 out of the 13 new judges were alumni of LASU, that has gone to show that we’re indeed great.”

The governor also advocated for more inclusivity for women in subsequent editions.

“I’d like to see more inclusivity for our women, as all our recipients are men. We need to have at least a woman in the mix,” he said.

The governor applauded the institution’s governing council for ensuring all-round education.

“I applaud the governing council for instilling discipline and diligence, and this is evident wherever your products are.

“LASU remains the best state university in Nigeria, and also the most digitally-advanced university in Nigeria.

“We’re doing well, we shouldn’t rest on our oars, we will keep setting the pace as the state of excellence. Thank you all,” Sanwo-Olu said.