Lagos State University Addresses Admission Concerns

Lagos State University (LASU) has issued an official statement regarding the 2025/2026 admission exercise, addressing concerns and allegations circulating on social media.

The university's admission policy, as outlined in the Lagos State University Law 2004, prioritizes merit and gives special preference to Lagosians, with a guiding principle of 70:30 (Lagos State Indigenes: Others).

The university has offered admission to candidates of all origins who achieved the highest scores in each course (merit admission), as well as all qualified, cleared, and verified indigenes of Lagos State (supplementary and discretionary admission).

The university strongly refutes allegations of admission racketeering, stating that the power to admit students rests solely with the Vice-Chancellor. No member of staff has the authority or capacity to offer admission in exchange for money. Candidates are advised to be cautious of individuals making false claims.

The university takes allegations of racketeering seriously and encourages applicants or members of the public with verifiable evidence to report such cases via complaints.admissions@lasu.edu.ng. Every genuine report will be thoroughly investigated, and anyone found culpable will face disciplinary measures.

LASU remains committed to upholding transparency and merit in its admission decisions, guided by truth, fairness, and openness .