LASU Emerges as Winner of 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Award
LASU Emerges as Winner of 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Award
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Lagos State University (LASU) has emerged as one of the winners of the 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Award in the Public Sector Category, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, urban greening, and climate action.
The award was presented on Tuesday, 14th July 2026, during the 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Day celebration held at EKO AMORE, Freedom Way, Lekki, marking the official commencement of the state's 2026 tree planting season.
Presenting the award, the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, commended the award recipients for their contributions to environmental conservation and the collective effort towards building a greener and more sustainable Lagos.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who chaired the event, was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin.
The award highlights LASU's sustained commitment to environmental stewardship through strategic tree planting initiatives, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable campus development. It further reinforces the University's position as a leading institution championing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, received the award on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM.
Also present at the event was the Special Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Lateef Salami.
The recognition further affirms LASU's unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable environmental practices and supporting the Lagos State Government's vision of a greener, healthier, and more climate-resilient future.
Recall that LASU has been ranked as the Best University in West Africa for environmental sustainability in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for the last four consecutive years: 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
