Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has recorded another major achievement after receiving a ₦25 million award from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
The award was presented during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting held on Monday, 11th May 2026, in Abuja under the National Tertiary Admissions’ Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M Awards).
LASU emerged as the Second Runner-Up Institution in the overall category of the prestigious award after securing an impressive performance score across the assessment criteria used for the 2025 admission exercise.
The cash prize was presented to the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede.
ANOTHER MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT FOR LASU
The latest recognition comes shortly after LASU emerged as the most preferred university in Nigeria for the 2026 admission exercise, with over 84,000 candidates selecting the institution as their first-choice university in the 2026 UTME.
The development further highlights LASU’s growing reputation for:
- Academic excellence
- Transparent admission process
- Quality education
- Innovation and research
- Student-centred administration
LASU REACTS
Reacting to the achievement, the Vice-Chancellor described the award as a reflection of the university’s continued commitment to excellence, credibility, and institutional growth.
The university community has also celebrated the recognition as another milestone in LASU’s journey toward becoming one of the leading universities in Africa.
FINAL NOTE
The JAMB NATAP-M Award is designed to recognize tertiary institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance, transparency, and merit in their admission processes.
LASU’s latest achievement further strengthens its position as one of Nigeria’s top-ranking and most competitive universities.
WE ARE LASU, WE ARE GREAT!
