Following the success of the training workshop it conducted for newly admitted full-time students for the 2024/2025 academic session on Monday, 26th January 2025, the Centre for General Nigerian Studies (CGNS) in collaboration with the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) held the second installment of its training workshop for students in the Sandwich Degree, Part-Time, and HND Conversion Programmes on Saturday, 1st February 2025. The workshop aimed to familiarise students with the CGNS curriculum, registration procedures, and guidelines for taking tests and examinations at Lagos State University.

In his opening address, Prof. Mubashiru Olayiwola Mohammed, Director of CGNS and representative of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, said that the CGNS has streamlined the learning process by offering seven weeks of in-person classes, with the remaining lessons delivered via LASU Radio 95.8FM. He explained that weekly online quizzes would contribute to Continuous Assessment (CA), and that examinations would be conducted online. According to him, the online examination format, which allows students to take tests using their mobile phones, aims to eliminate the challenges associated with overcrowded exam halls.

Prof. Mohammed also highlighted the importance of purchasing the CGNS compendium, which outlines the courses for the entire duration of the programme.

Prof. Toyin Enikuomehin, Director of DICT, represented by Deputy Director Mr Henry Randle, introduced the DICT’s services to the students, emphasising LASU’s commitment to being a technology-driven institution. He encouraged students to embrace a Do-It-Yourself approach to online enrolment, advising them to minimise their reliance on cybercafes to avoid technical errors that may require DICT’s intervention.

The insights shared by both directors laid the groundwork for the four facilitators who led the training sessions. The facilitators included Dr Idowu Sylvester, Assistant Director of CGNS, Dr Famuyide Johnson, Mr Bolaji Ojediran, and Mr Todowede, all from DICT. Dr Ibikunle Ganiyu, Assistant Director of the Sandwich Degree Programme, also addressed the students, offering words of encouragement. Dr. Olawale Shittu, a member of the CGNS Board, delivered the vote of thanks.

Over 500 students from the Sandwich Degree, Part-Time, and HND Conversion Programmes attended the workshop, which took place at the Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre.

The final lap of the exercise will be conducted for students on the Epe Campus of the university on Friday, 7th February 2025.