LASU Vice-Chancellor Takes University to Global Stage with UN Visit

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has commenced a landmark visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

This strategic visit underscores the university's commitment to internationalization, partnerships, and advancing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

During the visit, Professor Olatunji-Bello held a high-level meeting with Ms. Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, Special Representative of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to the UN. They discussed shared priorities, including SDG 8: 'Decent Work and Economic Growth', and explored potential partnerships that align academic advancement with global socio-economic development.

The ILO representative praised LASU's leadership in fostering inclusive education and producing globally competitive graduates. The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the university's status as a world-class center of learning and leadership, citing the achievements of LASU graduates in influential global institutions.

This engagement marks the beginning of a series of strategic dialogues aimed at deepening LASU's international visibility and impact. The visit demonstrates the university's commitment to global engagement and its determination to make a positive impact on the world stage.