The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has described the university's College of Medicine as the pride of institution, urging staff of LASUCOM to remain focused and steadfast in their roles as key contributors to the university's success
The Vice-Chancellor made the assertion when she joined the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Sir David Sunmoni, FCA, KJW to lead members of the Council and Management on a tour of facilities of Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), the latest installment of the ongoing annual Council tours of the university's campuses.
The professor of physiology during
a brief meeting held at the Medical Sciences Building Auditorium, maintained that the college has come to stay as part of LASU
"We are here to assess our facilities, identify key needs, and review the progress we have made. LASUCOM has come to stay. It is the pride of LASU, and I urge everyone to stay focused in their commitment as long as LASUCOM remains a part of LASU."
She highlighted the administration's strong support for LASUCOM, particularly in the area of staff promotion, which aligns with one of her administration's strategic goals—staff welfare.
"We have established two new faculties with four programmes—Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, and Radiotherapy—and have already started training students in these fields," she added.
Prof. Olatunji-Bello assured that LASUCOM would continue to receive the necessary support to maintain its status as one of the best medical colleges in Nigeria
"We are constantly working to enhance academic processes in LASUCOM, and we will continue to do so. The more support we receive, the more improvements we will bring about," she stated,
The Vice-Chancellor encouraged the faculty to embrace blended learning, describing it as the future of education.
Similarly, Sir David Sunmoni , the Governing Council Chairman, rechoed the Vice-Chancellor's sentiments, pledging the Council's commitment to addressing challenges facing the College.
, "We are here to see firsthand the challenges and achievements of LASUCOM. With over 2,000 students currently enrolled, compared to just 52 students at its inception, you have made remarkable progress, and we must celebrate that. Lagos is the Centre of Excellence, and our College must continue to lead in medical education. Despite our limited resources, I assure you that we will provide maximum support." he assured
Earlier, the Provost of LASUCOM, Prof. Olufemi Idowu, expressed optimism that the Council's visit would further enhance the College’s standing.
"We believe that this visit will provide a first-hand assessment of our facilities and needs. Your presence underscores the Governing Council's dedication to ensuring that LASUCOM remains a beacon of excellence in both teaching and service delivery," he said,
Continued Council support according to him, is vital for the College to meet global standards.
The meeting was immediately followed by the tour of facilities at the MSB new laboratory, the proposed site for the new Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Building, the Animal House rated as the best animal research facility in the country
Other facilities inspected by the council's members, included the Anatomy Laboratory, the John Obafunwa Building housing lecture theatres and laboratories, the Dental Research Centre, hostel facilities, the new Biofuel Centre established to treat waste waters from students hostels, the TETFund Building housing the CCTV Control Room and Solar Power Project, amongst others.
The tour terminated at the TETFund Building Conference Room, where an interface between the Council and University leadership and executives of the College took place.
The 2025 Council tour will end on Thursday 20th February 2025 with a visit to the Epe Campus of the university.
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