The Lagos State University, on Thursday, 18th June 2026, officially opened the LASU-ACEITSE Tier-Three Data Centre, a landmark project aimed at strengthening the University’s digital infrastructure and advancing its digital transformation agenda.
In his welcome address, the Director of Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative (STEM) Education (LASU-ACEITSE), Professor Rasheed SANNI, emphasised the importance of the facility in enhancing the University’s capacity for data management, research, digital learning, and information security.
The Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola OLATUNJI-BELLO, mni, NPOM, described the project as a significant milestone in Lagos State University’s pursuit of excellence and innovation.
Distinguished Professor OLATUNJI-BELLO, commended all stakeholders involved in the delivery of the project and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve teaching, learning, research, and administrative efficiency.
The Vice-Chancellor thereafter performed the ceremonial cutting of the tape and officially declared the facility open, after which members of the University Management inspected the Data Centre.
Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) and Director of the Directorate of Information, Communication and Technology (DICT), Professor Oluwatoyin ENIKUOMEHIN, noted that the facility would enhance the University’s information technology infrastructure, strengthen data security, and support the delivery of technology-driven services across the institution.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Senior Deputy Registrar, Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative (STEM) Education, Mr Michael TADOPEDE, who expressed appreciation to the University Management, project partners, stakeholders, and guests for their contributions to the successful completion and opening of the facility.
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