Introducing the Top Graduates from LASU's Last Two Academic Sessions

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Lagos State University has named two standout scholars as its overall best graduating students for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions ahead of its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies.

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Ayilara Olawale of the Department of Project Management Technology emerged as the overall best graduating student for the 2024/2025 academic session with a CGPA of 4.96, graduating with First Class Honours.

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Adebanjo Oluolamide of the Department of Aerospace Engineering claimed the honour for the 2025/2026 academic session with an outstanding CGPA of 4.97.

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, announced the results during a press conference on Wednesday, saying the university will graduate more than 20,000 students across the two sessions, including 494 first-class graduates.

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Reacting to the announcement on his X handle, Olawale, who earned a B.Tech (Honours) in Project Management Technology, described the recognition as a product of divine grace.

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“Grateful beyond words to graduate as the Best Graduating Student of Lagos State University, Ojo, for the 2024/2025 Session. Every victory was by Allah’s grace. Here’s to bigger dreams, impact, and a lifetime of excellence,” he wrote.

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Olawale had earlier announced his graduation from LASU in November 2025, describing his academic journey as one marked by discipline, endurance and perseverance.

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“Alhamdulillah for this journey. B.Tech(Hon) in Project Management Technology, Lagos State University bagged successfully.

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“It’s a journey filled with discipline, sustainability, endurance and perseverance,” he wrote.

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He also identified himself as a graduate of the Project1500 initiative and an alumnus of the Millennium Fellowship, LASU Cohort.

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Meanwhile, Oluolamide also dedicated his achievement to God.

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Before graduation, the Aerospace Engineering graduate said he was engaged in different extracurricular activities, including research and academic publication.

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He celebrated his latest accolade on X, saying, “4.97 / 5.00 CGPA. First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering at Lagos State University. Official Senate Approval.

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“All glory to God for His grace, wisdom, and strength every step of the way. What God cannot do does not exist!”

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Oluolamide had earlier highlighted other academic achievements from his undergraduate years.

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On August 9, he disclosed that he had been named Scholar of the Year at the AESA-LASU Dinner, describing it as his second such award during his undergraduate studies.

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“June 24: Officially signed out of Aerospace Engineering. June 25: Awarded Scholar of the Year at the AESA-LASU Dinner!

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“Winning my 2nd Scholar of the Year title during my undergrad is the best way to close a chapter. Late nights, heavy research, and relentless focus paid off,” he wrote.

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He also revealed in July that two of his research papers had been accepted for presentation at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ NAICE 2026 conference in Lagos.

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He appealed for financial assistance to attend the conference, saying ₦200,000 was needed to support his research presentation.

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The two graduates are among thousands of students expected to receive their degrees as LASU holds its 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies from August 14 to 23.

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