LASU sends message to admission seekers
The Lagos State University (LASU) has cautioned admission seekers against falling for fraudulent claims by individuals demanding money in exchange for admission slots.
The warning was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile.
According to her, no member of staff has the authority or capacity to influence the admission process for financial gain. She described such offers as deceptive schemes aimed at exploiting the desperation of candidates.
“No staff member has the authority or capacity to offer admission in exchange for money. Candidates must not be deceived by such false claims. The university refutes, in the strongest terms, any suggestion that admission can be bought,” the statement read in part.
Thomas-Onashile noted that while LASU sympathises with candidates who could not secure admission despite strong results, the institution cannot exceed its officially approved capacity.
She further explained that the university had observed misleading narratives on social media, alleging staff involvement in admission racketeering, which necessitated an official response.
“Ordinarily, LASU owes no applicant an explanation regarding admission. However, a misleading narrative has emerged on social media, alleging staff involvement in admission racketeering. As a responsive institution, LASU cannot remain silent, for silence could allow misinformation to harden into accepted truth,” she said.
Clarifying the institution’s policy, she said LASU Law 2004 (as amended) mandates a merit-driven admission process open to both Nigerian and international students, with a 70:30 preference ratio in favour of Lagos indigenes where possible.
She added that the university had strictly adhered to this principle by admitting the highest scorers in each course purely on merit, while also accommodating qualified Lagos indigenes under supplementary and discretionary categories.
