LASU VC URGES LACACA ADMINISTRATORS, STAKEHOLDERS TO UPHOLD THOROUGHNESS AND DILIGENCE

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola, OLATUNJI-BELLO, mni, NPOM, has charged administrators and other stakeholders involved in the 2026/2027 LASU Central Admission Clearance Application (LACACA) to be thorough, diligent and committed to ensuring a seamless clearance process for the newly admitted students.

The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge during an interactive session organised to activate the administrators and stakeholders for the commencement of the 2026/2027 LACACA exercise, held in the University Senate Chamber on the first floor of the Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos, on Monday, 31st August 2026.

Professor Olatunji-Bello described LACACA as a statutory stage in the admission lifecycle that enables admitted candidates to complete the requirements for matriculation. She noted that the exercise represents the final step before the issuance of matriculation numbers, which formally signifies candidates' status as students of the University. 

She urged schedule officers to carry out their responsibilities with diligence, stressing that digital processes do not recognise sentiments and that the system's audit trail can retrieve activities undertaken by users.

The Vice-Chancellor also directed the officers to adhere strictly to their assigned roles within the workflow to prevent duplication of responsibilities and delays. She specifically noted that the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) officers are expected to verify the correctness of O'Level results and other submitted documents, rather than determine the suitability of candidates' subject combinations for particular courses. 

Professor Olatunji-Bello further warned that officers who delay submissions will be removed from the schedule, underscoring the University's determination to maintain efficiency and accountability throughout the exercise. She added that measures had been introduced to address verification challenges, including the use of an automated responder through a registered NECO validator. 

According to her, the University is working towards ensuring that all cleared students receive their matriculation numbers before the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic session in early October 2026, describing the exercise as one that will mark a new era in the history of the University. 

In his welcome address, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Oluwatoyin A. ENIKUOMEHIN, said the University had put the necessary platform and resources in place for the exercise.

While urging all officers to give prompt attention to submissions, he disclosed that more than 6,000 submissions were already awaiting attention, highlighting the volume of work expected from administrators and stakeholders.

Professor ENIKUOMEHIN also emphasised the need for officers to exercise due diligence, particularly in the authentication of studentship, noting that errors or ambiguities could affect the clearance process.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) further announced the introduction of new technological features, including an AI infrastructure designed to respond automatically to students' enquiries. He explained that the system will provide relevant academic information through a WhatsApp channel, while restrictions would be placed on access to students' personal data to safeguard privacy.

He also called on officers to work collectively towards eliminating delays, particularly as students were eager to complete the clearance process and obtain their matriculation numbers.

The Bursar, Mr Olabisi YUSUF, FCA, assured participants that the University will provide necessary data allowance as required to support the exercise. He also noted that, at the Bursary level, additional staff will be onboarded where necessary to ensure a smoother and faster process.

The interactive session also featured a question-and-answer segment during which administrators and stakeholders raised issues concerning the implementation of the LACACA process.

The Vice-Chancellor urged the Provost, Deans, and other stakeholders to monitor the exercise closely and ensure that every officer plays his or her part in the delivery of a hitch-free, transparent and efficient clearance process. She reaffirmed the University's commitment to maintaining integrity and avoiding preferential treatment or undue influence throughout the exercise. 

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