LASUSTECH flourishes under Prof. Odusanya achieving global impact through Innovation, academic excellence
Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, LASUSTECH is thriving, achieving global impact through its focus on innovation, infrastructure development, and academic excellence.
Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, LASUSTECH is thriving, achieving global impact through its focus on innovation, infrastructure development, and academic excellence
Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is rapidly establishing itself as a leading institution in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, driven by the transformative leadership of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya.
Since his appointment in September 2022, the internationally acclaimed scientist has steered LASUSTECH towards significant growth, enhanced transparency, and increasing global relevance.
The university’s strategic IMPACT Vision, encompassing infrastructure, manpower, productivity, academic quality, state alignment, and entrepreneurial partnerships, is the cornerstone of this progress.
This vision is evident in LASUSTECH’s comprehensive academic programs, efficient operations, and consistent academic calendar, with 41 active programs poised to graduate their first cohort in 2026.
“Our goal is clear: to build a university that not only competes globally but sets the pace for innovation and societal transformation,” stated Prof. Odusanya.
Significant infrastructural advancements are underway, including TETFund-funded projects like a central research lab, professorial building, and university auditorium.
The Lagos State government is supporting the construction of a 750-capacity auditorium and student arcade, while notable contributions from institutions like the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila are enhancing the Surulere campus.
Academically, LASUSTECH emphasizes entrepreneurship, empowering students who are already achieving national recognition in competitions and demonstrating exceptional innovation, as evidenced by their Hackathon 2025 and NFVCB 2024 victories.
International collaborations are flourishing through MoUs with Kumasi Technical University and Akenten Appiah University in Ghana.
Strategic tech partnerships with SAIL Innovation Lab, Huawei, and Dataphyte provide students with access to cutting-edge skills aligned with industry demands.
LASUSTECH’s robust research agenda is gaining momentum, with numerous lecturers securing institutional and national grants.
The university’s global standing is further validated by its inclusion in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking and World University Ranking.
Committed to social impact, LASUSTECH actively engages in community outreach, including food distribution and skills training for Lambo Lasuwon residents.
The university also prioritizes staff welfare through comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, medical grants, car loans, and timely bonus payments.
Key programs, including Mass Communication, Estate Management, Insurance, and Banking & Finance, have achieved full professional accreditation, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for professional practice.
Despite recent attempts to undermine his administration, Professor Odusanya remains resolute. “These distractions will not deter us; we are focused on positioning LASUSTECH for global recognition,” he affirmed.
As LASUSTECH celebrates International Workers’ Day, Professor Odusanya’s mid-term stewardship exemplifies transformative leadership, propelling the university to set new benchmarks in higher education both in Nigeria and internationally.
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a court order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties—including the Honourable Minister of Education, the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the Kano State Urban Development Authority, and Pluck Global Company Limited—from further actions pending the determination of the matter before the court.
Findings indicate that while all parties—except the concessionaire, Pluck Global Company Limited—were duly served within two days of the order, significant challenges were encountered in effecting service on the company, raising troubling questions about its corporate traceability and regulatory vetting.
A review of the company’s records filed with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) revealed addresses that could not be verified as functional business locations. Notably, documentation submitted to Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, dated June 20, 2024, listed two addresses: 8B, Lalupon Street, off Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, as its head office, and 3 Bargery Road, Bompai, Kano, as its branch office.
However, a physical visit to the Ikoyi address revealed that the entire property is occupied by a company identified as Golden Alchemy, whose staff категорically denied any knowledge of, or shared occupancy with, Pluck Global Company Limited.
Efforts to trace the Kano address yielded even more unsettling findings. The location—a locked duplex—showed no visible signs of commercial activity. Neighbours, while reluctant to speak on record, alluded to irregular movements at odd hours, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the premises as a corporate office.
In a twist, after multiple attempts to establish contact, an individual purportedly representing the company surfaced in Kano and agreed to receive and acknowledge the court order on April 11, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. Curiously, the Ikoyi address—already discredited—was again listed as the company’s official address in the acknowledgment.
These developments raise critical questions regarding due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols on the part of the Federal Ministry of Education. They also cast a spotlight on the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), should a concession agreement indeed have been executed with the company. Stakeholders say it would be instructive to review the addresses contained in all official correspondences and contractual documents linked to the transaction.
Meanwhile, a visit to the premises of Federal Government College, Kano, revealed ongoing construction activity, with workers observed excavating foundations. When approached, the workers declined to disclose the authority under which they were operating—despite the subsistence of a court order restraining further action.
Notably, a previously installed project billboard bearing the insignia of the school authorities and the Federal Ministry of Education had been removed. Sources within the institution suggest that the directive for its removal may have emanated from the Ministry following receipt of the court order.
The unfolding situation presents a complex mix of legal, regulatory, and accountability issues—raising the spectre of possible non-compliance with judicial directives, as well as deeper concerns about transparency in public-private concession arrangements.