Lagos State University (LASU) has further consolidated its status as Nigeria’s premier destination for higher learning, clinching a ₦25 million cash prize at the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) National Tertiary Admissions’ Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M).
The award was officially presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, during the 2026 Admission Policy Meeting held on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Abuja.
Key Highlights of the Achievement:
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National Recognition: LASU emerged as the Second Runner-Up in the highly competitive “Overall Performance” category of the 6th Edition NATAP-M Awards.
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Merit-Driven Success: The institution secured an aggregate of three points across the five assessment pillars for the 2025 admission cycle.
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Unrivaled Popularity: This honor coincides with LASU being declared the Most Preferred University in Nigeria for the second consecutive year, with a staggering 84,326 candidates selecting the institution as their first choice for the 2026/2027 session.
A Vision of Excellence
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olatunji-Bello, attributed these milestones to the university’s unwavering commitment to academic innovation, administrative transparency, and a student-centric culture. These twin accolades underscore LASU’s trajectory as a world-class institution that successfully balances high-volume enrollment with rigorous merit-based admission standards.
We are LASU, We are Great!
