Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rewarded excellence and academic brilliance at Lagos State University (LASU), announcing a personal cash gift of N20 million each for the institution’s best graduating students.

The Governor announced the generous gesture in honour of Ayilara Olawale and Adebanjo Oluolamide, who emerged as LASU’s outstanding graduating students.

The remarkable reward is being celebrated as a strong demonstration of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to encouraging academic excellence, rewarding hard work and inspiring young Lagosians to pursue their dreams with dedication and determination.

By personally recognising the two exceptional graduates with such a substantial cash gift, the Governor has further underscored the importance of education and the role of outstanding young people in the future development of Lagos State and Nigeria.

The gesture has also added a memorable highlight to LASU’s convocation celebrations, providing the beneficiaries with meaningful support as they begin the next chapter of their academic and professional journeys.

The recognition of Ayilara Olawale and Adebanjo Oluolamide serves as an inspiration to students across Lagos State, reinforcing the message that diligence, discipline and academic excellence can attract meaningful recognition and support.

The LASU community, families and well-wishers have continued to celebrate the outstanding graduates, while commending Governor Sanwo-Olu for rewarding their exceptional academic achievements.

Congratulations to Ayilara Olawale and Adebanjo Oluolamide on this well-deserved recognition. Their achievement is a shining example of what determination and excellence can accomplish.