Lagos State University (LASU) has once again reinforced its growing reputation as a trailblazer in digital transformation and academic excellence with its emergenced as *The Octagon Media Most Digitally Innovative Nigerian University of the Year 2025*.
The honour was conferred during the 12th Anniversary and Champions Awards Ceremony of The Octagon Media Group, held on *Thursday, 27th November 2025*, at Leotori Halls & Lodge, Abule Taylor, Lagos.
The award recognises LASU’s remarkable progress in digital innovation, the integration of educational technology, and its unwavering commitment to enhancing learning experiences through modern digital platforms.
It reflects the University’s sustained efforts in promoting digital literacy, ensuring administrative efficiency, and leveraging technology in research, teaching, and community engagement.
The Octagon Media in a statement delivered by its representatives at the event, commended LASU’s exemplary digitised educational practices, integrity, innovation, and dedication to societal advancement, qualities which have earned the institution admiration and positioned it as a beacon of progress in Nigeria’s higher education sector.
The University’s delegation to the ceremony was led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Oseni Taiwo Afisi, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello.
He was accompanied by the Bursar, Mr Said Babatunde Olayinka (represented by Deputy Bursar, Mr Kunle Adebesho); the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor Lawal Adigun; the Director, Internal Audit, Mrs Margareth Ogunkoya; the Deputy Registrar, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Dr Lateef Sekoni; the Deputy Registrar/Special Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr Lateef Salami; and Deputy Registrar/Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations (CIPR), Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile.
This recognition marks another significant milestone for LASU and aligns with the vision of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, to make LASU the leading citadel of learning in Africa, empowering students with innovation, relevance, and excellence.
The Octagon Champions Award is an annual event celebrating organisations and individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced national development, societal progress, and human empowerment.
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