LASUCOM final-year student wins N50m venture capital grant

A final-year medical student of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Faaiz Abdul-Liadi, has won the prestigious Student Venture Capital Grant worth N50million. His idea, developed through months of hard work and determination, stood out among over 30,000 applications nationwide, earning him a place among the 45 successful recipients of the equity-free funding.

To celebrate this achievement, the Deputy Provost, LASUCOM, Prof. Sunday S. Soyemi, the College Secretary, Ms Ayomipo S. Fagbenro, and some students paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on Monday, 13th April 2026.

During the visit, the grant was formally presented to the University Management, symbolising a major milestone for both the student and the University.

In her response, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated Faaiz and noted that the University remains committed to providing a supportive environment that encourages innovation and excellence. His success serves as a reminder that LASU students are not only future professionals but also capable of creating solutions that can make a real impact on society.