LASU BEGINS 2026/2027 ADMISSIONS PROCESS, HOLDS POLICY MEETING TO ENSURE TRANSPARENT EXERCISE
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State University (LASU) has commenced preparations for the 2026/2027 academic session admissions, with the inauguration of its Central Admissions Committee and a renewed commitment to ensuring a transparent, seamless and merit-based admission process.
The university disclosed this on Tuesday during its Central Admissions Committee Policy Meeting held at the Council Chamber of the Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, Main Campus, Ojo.
The meeting was convened under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, and chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, who represented the Vice-Chancellor.
Addressing committee members, Professor Enikuomehin said the policy meeting was organised to acquaint members with the latest developments, guidelines and data relating to the 2026/2027 admissions exercise while outlining their individual responsibilities in ensuring a credible and efficient process.
He emphasised the importance of transparency, diligence and strict adherence to admission regulations, noting that the committee plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the university’s admission system.
According to him, the meeting also provided an opportunity to review the university’s admission procedures and align members with institutional and regulatory requirements before the commencement of admissions.
The meeting was attended by principal officers and key stakeholders involved in the admissions process, including the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Fanu, represented by the Senior Deputy Registrar, Mr. Samuel Otesanya; the Bursar, Mr. Olabisi Yusuf, FCA; the Technical Consultant on Admissions, Dr. Ashiribo Wusu; the Admissions Officer, Mr. Agboola Bamgboye; the Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), as well as Deans of Faculties and Directors of relevant academic programmes.
The university announced that with the successful conclusion of its indigeneship verification and screening exercises, full admission processing for the 2026/2027 academic session has officially commenced.
LASU also highlighted its continued popularity among prospective students, recalling that it emerged as the most sought-after university in Nigeria during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) admission cycle.
According to the institution, it received more than 70,000 applications through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), reaffirming its position as the first-choice university for many admission seekers across the country.
The university expressed optimism that the admissions exercise would be conducted smoothly and in line with established guidelines, ensuring that qualified candidates are offered admission through a fair and transparent process.
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