LASU Trains Students on Project Management to Boost Career Prospects
The Lagos State University (LASU) Career Development Centre, in partnership with the Association of Management Technology Students, hosted a one-day training on project management for students at the Ojo campus.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Lagos State University (LASU) Career Development Centre, in collaboration with the Association of Management Technology Students, Department of Management Technology, organized a one-day training session on project management for students. The event, held on the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, aimed to broaden students' career horizons and equip them with essential project management skills.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, represented by Prof. Ibrahim Olawale Olateju, Dean of the Post Graduate School, highlighted the importance of project management as foundational to successful entrepreneurship. "Project Management is the tripod on which successful entrepreneurship rests. Without substantial project management skills, you have no place in the next generation," she emphasized.
Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof. Rafiu Akanji Bankole, announced that Nigerian universities are adjusting their syllabi to include project management as a mandatory course for management sciences students nationwide.
Prof. Stella Durowoju, Director of the LASU Career Development Centre, expressed gratitude to the attendees. Industry experts from banking, surveying, project management, and insurance sectors underscored the significance of project management skills in today’s business environment and urged students to develop these skills to stay competitive.
The training offered students opportunities to network with speakers and industry professionals, gaining insights into career opportunities in project management. Speakers encouraged students to pursue certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Microsoft Project, and other online courses to enhance their career prospects.
With over 200 students in attendance, the program provided a comprehensive understanding of project management and its applications across various industries. The event served as a catalyst for students to pursue careers in project management, equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for today’s competitive job market.
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The event concluded with a Q&A session, a presentation of awards, and group activities.
