LASU Wins 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Award
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 commitment to environmental sustainability, urban greening and climate action.
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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 commitment to environmental sustainability, urban greening and climate action.
The award was presented on July 14, 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 Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, commended the recipients for their contributions to environmental conservation and their collective efforts towards building a greener and more sustainable Lagos.
The event was chaired by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin.
The award recognises LASU's sustained commitment to environmental stewardship through strategic tree planting initiatives, biodiversity conservation and sustainable campus development. It also reinforces the University's position as a leading institution advancing 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.
Also present at the ceremony was the Special Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Lateef Salami.
The latest recognition further affirms the University's commitment to promoting sustainable environmental practices while supporting the Lagos State Government's vision of a greener, healthier and more climate-resilient future.
The award adds to LASU's growing record of environmental excellence, having been ranked the Best University in West Africa for environmental sustainability in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for four consecutive years, from 2022 to 2025.
