The Lagos State House of Assembly has initiated a proactive response to address allegations of extortion and certificate racketeering within Lagos State University (LASU). In a bid to shed light on these concerns, they have resolved to summon key officials, including the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Akibu, and LASU’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, to provide insights into the situation.<\/p>\n
Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, in response to this critical matter, stressed the necessity of inviting these officials to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations while safeguarding the reputation of the institution. He acknowledged that the source of these allegations might be questionable, but he underlined the paramount importance of establishing the facts to ensure transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n
The motion, raised under ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ by lawmaker Owolabi Ajani, highlights the crucial need to preserve LASU’s longstanding integrity. The Assembly is committed to upholding the institution’s reputation and addressing any concerns that could tarnish it.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the Lagos State House of Assembly is actively considering the criminalization of street begging within the state. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, recognizing the gravity of the issue, has called for legislative measures to tackle this problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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