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LASU probes missing results, extra-year controversy

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  • Lagos State University is investigating allegations of lecturers failing to upload student results, potentially delaying graduation.
  • Social media claims suggest over 100 students missed convocation due to un-uploaded results, with some facing an extra year of study.
  • The university management acknowledged the complaints and is looking into the matter, while student bodies are in discussions with the university.

Lagos State University (LASU) has launched an investigation into accusations that some lecturers have failed to upload student results, a situation that could lead to delayed graduations and necessitate extra years of study for affected students.

The controversy surfaced on social media, with claims that more than 100 students were unable to participate in the recent convocation ceremony because their results from as far back as their third year were not uploaded. Reports indicate that these students now face the prospect of an additional year in the university, not due to academic failure, but because of this alleged administrative lapse.

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 detailed the alleged threats and the scope of the problem affecting students.

The issue gained wider attention when an X user, @TheAjakeManger, alleged that the problem extended beyond the initially reported cases, affecting over 1,000 students across the 200, 300, and 400 levels in the department. This user also accused a Head of Department of threatening students facing these academic setbacks.

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 complaints on its official X handle.

LASU's management acknowledged the allegations via its official X handle, stating that 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," the university posted.

Meanwhile, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, Akinteye Babatunde, confirmed that student leaders have initiated discussions with the university management. He urged affected students to remain calm, as management has assured them that the issue will be addressed next week. "The Management has assured us of resolving the issue next week, so please remain calm and don’t take actions that will be counterproductive," Babatunde advised.

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 BabatundeThe NANS President urged affected students to remain calm while discussions with the university management were ongoing.
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