The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) hosted a send-off ceremony on Thursday, 18th September 2025, in honour of 59 retired members of staff. The event, held at the university podium, recognised employees who concluded their services meritoriously between 2022 and 2025.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Abiodun Denloye, described the ceremony as a necessary act of institutional gratitude. He noted that “retirement should never be viewed as an end but as a transition into continued service to humanity,” urging honourees to remain active through mentorship and community engagement.
Professor Odusanya, through his representative, also emphasised the importance of institutional memory, pointing out that “the history of LASUSTECH and the legacy institution, LASPOTECH, is incomplete without the selfless work of those we are celebrating today.” He added that the university owed its stability and growth to the sacrifices of staff who worked through periods of transition.
The Vice-Chancellor further remarked that the occasion underscored LASUSTECH’s culture of respect and sacrifice. “By celebrating our retirees, we reinforce the values of service, integrity, and loyalty which continue to shape this university,” he said. He concluded his message with prayers for the honourees’ health, peace and long life, quoting Ecclesiastes 3:1: “To everything there is a season.”
Mrs Morenike Makinde, representing the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), centred her remarks on retirement benefits and outlined opportunities for post-service fulfilment. She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of its retired workforce.
The highlight of the ceremony was the formal presentation of certificates of meritorious service, acknowledging the decades of dedication by the retirees. This moment, according to organisers, symbolised not just closure but also recognition of the individual and collective impact on the university’s development.
In his closing remarks, Registrar Mr David Ogungbe commended the honourees for their loyalty and contribution to academic excellence. He emphasised that their service had left a foundation upon which LASUSTECH must continue to build.
In his response, a honouree, retired Chief Lecturer and member of the Governing Council of the legacy institution, Mr Olasunkanmi Longe, commended the leadership of the university for the kind gesture. “I wish to place on record my profound appreciation to the Management of this esteemed University for the singular honour of organising a most befitting retirement ceremony for us. This unprecedented gesture, being the first of its kind in the history of the Institution, has not only dignified our exit but has also set a noble precedent and enduring legacy for future occasions.”
For the institution, the ceremony was not merely a farewell but a reaffirmation of gratitude and legacy, demonstrating LASUSTECH’s enduring pride in those who have helped shape its progress. The honourees include 36 academic and 23 non-academic staff members.
Lanre Kuye
Director, Information & Public Relations (LASUSTECH)
