LASU Vice-Chancellor Hails Law Graduate, David Akinwunmi On Canadian Scholarship Award

Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Distinguished Professor Ibilola Ibiyemi Olatunji has expressed excitement over the scholarship and tuition support given to David Akinwunmi, a recent graduate of the University’s Faculty of Law, who secured admission  to pursue graduate studies at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Akinwunmi  received the offer just months after completing his Bachelor of Laws degree at LASU. He has been awarded the Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarship and the Law Foundation Scholarship, valued at approximately CAD $45,000 over two years, and has already commenced his programme of study in Canada.

Distinguished Professor  Olatunji-Bello in a statement on behalf of the entire LASU community, described the scholarship as a well-deserved recognition to the recipient, saying it is a testament to the quality of legal education being provided at the Faculty of Law of the university 

 “On behalf of the entire LASU community, I congratulate David on this well-deserved recognition. His journey from our Faculty of Law to a fully funded graduate programme abroad is a testament to the quality of legal education our University provides, and to the discipline and diligence of our students. We are proud to count him among our graduates, and we wholeheartedly wish him a fruitful and impactful period of study,' she stated 

At the University of Victoria, Akinwunmi's research will offer a comparative analysis of Nigeria’s and Canada’s tax laws and tax administration, with a particular focus on how Canada has incorporated indigenous tax principles into its fiscal system. 

He intends to examine what lessons Nigeria might draw as it continues its ongoing tax reform process, with a specific interest in how administrative approaches that feel familiar and culturally acceptable to citizens could improve voluntary tax compliance.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that Akinwunmi's achievement adds to a growing list of LASU alumni making their mark on the global stage, and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to producing graduates equipped to contribute meaningfully to scholarship and public life, both within Nigeria and internationally.