LASU VC Charges Members Of Staff On Teamwork, Hardwork At New Year Prayer Prtogramme

Members of staff of Lagos State University on Tuesday, 3rd January, 2023 gathered for the New Year Prayer programme to usher in activities for the new year.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, led other members of the University management to the prayer session, which saw both the Chaplain, LASU Chapel of Light, Dr. Kunle Ogabi and the Acting Chief Imam, LASU Central Mosque, Prof. Taiwo Salisu lead prayers for the VC, the management, staff and students, as well as the state and nation as a whole.

The Vice Chancellor, in her address, charged members of the institution’s academic and non-academic staff to encourage teamwork in carrying out their duties in a bid to make the school the best in West Africa. The VC said LASU’s vision is to be the best on various ranking platforms which can only be achieved through active cooperation.

“I specially urge our academic staff to embrace this vision by publishing their research online in reputable journals and websites.

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“Academics are also enjoined to enhance their visibility by hoisting their works on the University’s website, thereby, strengthening the profile of LASU as a research-focused institution.

“I must also advise our colleagues to eschew unwholesome practices and lukewarm attitudes that affect the quality of service delivery.

“Also, to be committed to providing relevant data to department or division when requested for ranking purposes,” she said.

The prayer, which was holding for the second year running under administration was well attended by members of staff at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, main campus, Ojo.