The Lagos State University, LASU Indigeneship verification exercise also known as LASU IIVE for 2023/2024 academic session has commenced.
In this article, you will learn about the LASU indigeneship verification exercise (LASU IIVE) and how to apply for it.
What is LASU Indigeneship Verification (LASU IIVE)
The LASU Indigeneship verification exercise (LASU IIVE) is a process done to verify candidates applying for Lagos State University who are indigenes of Lagos State.
According to the Lagos State University catchment policy, 70% of admitted students should come from Lagos State while 30% can come from other states of Nigeria.
LASU IIVE helps the university to identify applicants who are indigenes of the state.
Note that being verified as an indigene does not guarantee admission into Lagos State University, as other factors must be considered.
For example, if you want to apply for the LASU undergraduate programme, you must also consider your JAMB score and O’level grades.
Eligibility
Only candidates who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the LASU indigene verification exercise;
1. Must be an Indigene of Lagos State
According to the laws of Nigeria, an Indigene is someone whose Father originates from the state.
You are not an indigene of Lagos if your father is not a Lagosian by origin. It does not matter how long you or your parents have lived in the state.
At the time of writing this article, there is a bill at the national assembly that enables a Nigerian to become an indigene of another state if they have lived in that state for a period of at least 5 years. This bill has not been passed yet.
2. Undergraduate Applicant
Only candidates who want to gain admission into the 100 or 200-level undergraduate programme of Lagos State University are eligible to apply.
Therefore, if you chose LASU as your first choice of institution while applying for the last JAMB UTME exam or JAMB direct entry form, you can apply provided you meet the other requirements.
3. Must meet the Cut off Mark for LASU
The JAMB UTME cut-off mark for LASU in the 2023/2024 admission is 195. Post-UTME candidates who do not meet the cut-off mark are not eligible to apply.
This requirement does not affect direct-entry candidates.
4. Must be at least 16 years
The minimum age for getting admission into government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria is 16 years.
Candidates who are applying for the Lagos State University indigeneship verification (LASU IIVE) must be at least 16 years old by October 31st 2023.
Note: Candidates that were cleared and given the clearance card last year do not need to apply again. You can revalidate your LASU IIVE clearance card.
Why you should register for the Lagos State University Indigeneship Verification
If you are an indigene of Lagos, you should register for the LASU IIVE and get verified because you are entitled to the following perks from the state government;
Student Scholarships
Indigenes-specific scholarships may be awarded to qualified students at the University. There are specific criteria to get the scholarship.
Bursary Payments
The Lagos State Government makes a yearly bursary payment to indigenes of the state studying at various institutions around the country. Only verified indigenes are eligible for this payment.
Reduction in School Fees
Indigenes of Lagos State that schools in a Lagos state-owned tertiary institution may get a fee waiver. This is a common practice in most state-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Registration Process for LASU IIVE
Follow the steps below to register for the Lagos State University Indigeneship Verification exercise;
Step 1: Visit the LASU IIVE Portal
Visit the LASU IIVE application portal directly here.
Step 2: Enter your UTME Number
Enter your JAMB UTME number in the space provided and click on next.
Step 3: Fill in your details
Enter your details in the form. Make sure your state of origin and local government of origin is correct.
Step 4: Make Payment
In the next stage, your name and other details will appear. Click on make payment.
Step 5: Print out the Application Form
After completing the form, the next step is to print out the LASU IIVE application form.
This will be needed during physical screening.
Completing the LASU Indigeneship verification exercise does not guarantee that a candidate will be offered admission into Lagos State University.
After completing the registration, candidates should proceed to the interview venue with the printout of the completed form.
LASU IIVE Physical Screening Schedule and Venue
The schedule and venue for the LASU IIVE physical screening depend on the Lagos State local government a candidate originates from.
Use the information below to locate your screening venue, time and date.
Ikeja Division
Venue: Faculty of Arts
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Badagry Division
Venue: 3-in-1, Faculty of Education.
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ikorodu Division
Venue: Faculty of Law
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lagos Division
Venue: International Business Class, MBA Hall.
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Epe Division
Venue: School of Transport.
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
First Phase: Monday, 24th of July to Thursday, 27th July, 2023.
Second Phase: Monday, 31st of July to Thursday, 3rd of August, 2023.
Third Phase: Monday, 7th of August to Thursday, 10th of August, 2023.
Mop–up Monday, 14th of August to Thursday, 17th of August, 2023
Documents Required for LASU IIVE
While going for the physical verification, candidates are expected to go with the following documents;
- A passport photograph.
- Birth certificate of the applicant.
- Birth certificate of the applicant’s father or mother.
- Evidence of title to landed property in Lagos.
- Certificate of origin from local government secretariat.
- Written testimony from the secretary to your local government area.
- O’level result.
- Original JAMB result.
We hope you have learned about the LASU indigeneship verification exercise and how to complete the registration. You can also read our article on the LASU Post-UTME form and the LASU Part-time form.
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