During the convocation ceremony held in Ojo on Thursday, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made an exciting announcement.
Aminat Yusuf, the overall best-graduating student of the 2021/2022 academic session from the Faculty of Law at LASU, was rewarded for her exceptional achievements. With an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average of 5.0, Yusuf's academic brilliance captured the attention of the governor.
To recognize her remarkable accomplishment, Governor Sanwo-Olu pledged a generous reward.
"As a token of her brilliance, I will be giving her a donation of N5 million, and the state government will contribute an additional N5 million," he declared.
The governor also took the opportunity to congratulate LASU on its 40th anniversary and 26th convocation, acknowledging the university's notable achievements within the academic community.
Expressing her gratitude to the governor, Aminat Yusuf shared her inspiring journey, highlighting the financial challenges she faced throughout her studies.
Despite these obstacles, her unwavering determination and commitment to academic excellence propelled her towards success.
Governor Sanwo-Olu's recognition and generous reward for Aminat Yusuf's exceptional academic accomplishments exemplify the importance placed on education and excellence within Lagos State.
The gesture serves as an encouragement to all students to pursue their academic goals with dedication and perseverance, inspiring a generation of future achievers.