While the former is a transmutation of the existing Lagos State Polytechnic , the latter is a product of the transmutation of both the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education , Ijanikin, and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education , Epe.The special adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on education, Tokunbo Wahab, has said the implication of the approval licence granted the government by NUC is that fresh students may resume into the university for the 2022/2023 academic session.
Mr Wahab said; “So, in between February and May when UTME registration and examination are scheduled to hold, I believe strongly we would have done a lot of things and be ready to go. We want them to start admitting new students this year. “The Lagos State University of Science and Technology certainly would be a benefit to the position of Lagos as the hub of industries and technology in this country and West Africa. And if properly supported, this is a university that can help Lagos State’s determination to transit into a knowledge economy.
He said the two additional universities will assist in meeting the demands and needs of teeming youths.