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LASU probes lecturers over missing results, delayed graduation claims

From The Punch · () English

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  • Lagos State University is investigating allegations of lecturers failing to upload student results.
  • The issue reportedly delays graduation for over 100 students, potentially causing them to spend an extra year.
  • Student bodies are in discussions with management, which assured resolution next week.

Lagos State University (LASU) management is investigating claims that lecturers have failed to upload student results, potentially delaying graduation for a significant number of students. The university acknowledged the allegations on its official X account Saturday, stating the matter is under review.

The attention of the University Management has been drawn to this allegation, and the matter is currently being looked into. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

— LASU ManagementThe university management acknowledged the allegations on its official X handle.

The controversy surfaced after the university's convocation, with reports indicating that over 100 students are stranded. These students allegedly face an additional year of study not due to academic failure, but because their results have not been uploaded since their 300-level studies. Online claims suggest the problem extends beyond initial reports, affecting current 400-level students as well.

Online posts accuse a Head of Department of threatening affected students, and reports suggest over 1,000 students across 200, 300, and 400 levels in the department are experiencing similar academic setbacks. While two lecturers have been linked to the issue in online allegations, the university has not yet found anyone culpable, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing.

Dear @jidesanwoolu, they are now threatening the students and it’s not just this set that are affected. The current 400l are also facing the same setback.

— @TheAjakeMangerAn X user amplified the issue, claiming the problem affected more students and included threats from a Head of Department.

Student leadership is actively engaged in resolving the situation. The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Akinteye Babatunde, confirmed discussions with LASU management. He urged affected students to remain calm, as management has assured student leaders that the issue will be addressed and resolved in the coming week.

To all @LASUOfficial students that are affected with this, please remain calm as discussions have been opened with the management by the leadership of NANS and JCC LAGOS AXIS. The Management has assured us of resolving the issue next week, so please remain calm and don’t take actions that will be counterproductive.

— Akinteye Babatunde (NANS President)The NANS President urged affected students to remain calm, stating that management assured them of a resolution the following week.
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