Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the commencement of the Indigeneship Verification Exercise for candidates of Lagos State origin who selected LASU as their First Choice in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) and scored a minimum of 195. This blog post provides essential information about the registration process, screening exercise, and other important details for prospective LASU students.
Key Dates:
- Opening of Portal for Online Registration: Thursday, 20th July, 2023
- Indigeneship Verification Exercise Registration Deadline: Friday, 18th August, 2023
- Verification Interview: Commencing on Monday, 24th July, 2023
Screening Exercise Phases:
- First Phase: Monday, 24th July, 2023 – Thursday, 27th July, 2023
- Second Phase: Monday, 31st July, 2023 – Thursday, 3rd August, 2023
- Third Phase: Monday, 7th August, 2023 – Thursday, 10th August, 2023
- Mop-up Phase: Monday, 14th August, 2023 – Thursday, 17th August, 2023
Method of Application:
Candidates are required to make online payments to the Lagos State University Account through the provided link: LASU Indigeneship Verification Exercise
General Information:
i. Eligibility: Only candidates of Lagos State origin are eligible for screening. These candidates must receive clearance from the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC) before being considered for admission.
ii. Interview Venues:
- Ikeja Division: First Floor, L & H Building, Faculty of Arts
- Badagry Division: New TETFund Building, Faculty of Education
- Ikorodu Division: Law Clinic, Faculty of Law
- Lagos Division: International Business Class, MBA Building
- Epe Division: School of Transport
iii. Revalidation for Previous Applicants:
Previous applicants for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 Academic Sessions who have not been offered admission are required to revalidate their indigeneship clearance certificates online at LASU Official Website with payment.
Conclusion:
It’s crucial for eligible candidates to adhere to the outlined timelines and follow the specified procedures to ensure a smooth Indigeneship Verification Exercise. However, it’s important to note that successful completion of the verification exercise does not guarantee admission into Lagos State University. For more details and updates, candidates are advised to visit the official LASU website.
