The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe
(FUTSE), Prof. Kazeem A. Oshikoya, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, led
principal officers of the newly established institution on a courtesy visit to the
Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).
Prof. Oshikoya was accompanied by the Registrar, Mr. Kabiru Okugbesan; the
Librarian, Prof. Racheal Odunlami; the Bursar, Mr. Shakiru Babatunde Quadri; and the Personal Assistant, Mr. Kunle Odesanya. The delegation was
warmly received by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, and
Principal Officers at the Vice Chancellor’s Office, LASUSTECH.
FUTSE, which was established by the Federal Government in 2025, is taking
off with three proposed faculties - Faculty of Engineering and Technology,
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, and Faculty of Environmental
Sciences.
Prof. Odusanya expressed delight at the visit, noting that the new university is
located in his area in Epe. “We are glad to have you in our University, we can
see you as a sister University that we can work together,” he said. He assured
the FUTSE team that LASUSTECH’s doors remain open at all times for
support and collaboration.
Sharing LASUSTECH’s growth trajectory, Prof. Odusanya stated that the
university started with 5 Colleges and 31 programs and now runs 41
programs, with 25 fully accredited and 15 pending accreditation. He added
that by the end of this year, all programs would be fully accredited. “We
would like to
help
you
build
team,”
your
he
emphasized.
In
his
response,
Vice
Chancellor
FUTSE, Prof.
Kazeem
A.
Oshikoya,
expressed
profound
gratitude for the reception and advice. He noted that Prof. Odusanya had
gone through the process and was in the best position to guide them. He said
FUTSE would be returning soon for assistance on curriculum development
and to tap into LASUSTECH’s wealth of knowledge.
Prof. Oshikoya identified collaboration in the areas of funds and staff as key
needs for the new university. He requested that FUTSE be welcomed
whenever they visit for further discussions, stating that such engagements
could be held at LASUSTECH.