LAUTECH to Implement Mandatory Drug Screening for All Students

The Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, has announced the institution’s plans to enforce drug screening for all students, aimed at curbing substance abuse and fostering a healthier academic environment.

Speaking while receiving the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah Award of Excellence from the Grow Africa Youth Initiative (GAYI), Professor Kalilu emphasized the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of students and ensuring that future leaders are well-prepared to contribute positively to society. He highlighted the university’s readiness to collaborate with organizations focused on youth development and nation-building.

Professor Kalilu noted that LAUTECH had previously introduced drug screening for new entrants, but the new initiative seeks to extend testing to all students—fresh and returning—at various points during their stay on campus. He underlined the detrimental effects of drug abuse on both individuals and the national economy, stressing the university’s proactive stance in addressing the issue.

In his opening remarks, the President of Grow Africa Youth Initiative, Comrade Ozim Temple, expressed concern over the devastating impact of drug abuse on African youth, noting that it has eroded the moral and cultural values passed down by previous generations.

The move positions LAUTECH among Nigerian universities taking active steps to combat substance abuse and promote responsible student conduct on campus.