LASUMSA(LASU, Medical Student Association)

📰 LASUCOM INAUGURATES NEW STUDENT BODY LEADERSHIP AS 19TH LASUMSA AND 5TH LASUADS EXECUTIVES EMERGE The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), on Friday, April 10, 2026, witnessed a smooth transition of student leadership as newly elected executives and senate representatives of the Lagos State University Medical Students’ Association (LASUMSA) and the Lagos State University Association of Dental Students (LASUADS) were officially inaugurated. The ceremony, which marked the end of the 18th LASUMSA and 4th LASUADS administrations and the commencement of their 19th and 5th cohorts respectively, was presided over by the Provost of LASUCOM, Professor Olufemi Idowu, who was represented by the Deputy Provost, Professor Sunday Soyemi. In his address, the Provost commended the outgoing executives for their service, noting that the College Management enjoyed a productive working relationship with them throughout their tenure. He expressed confidence in the capacity of the newly elected leaders, stating that the management expects nothing short of excellence from the incoming administration. Reflecting on their time in office, the outgoing Presidents of LASUMSA, Mayowa Shekoni, and LASUADS, Ososanya Samuel, described their leadership journey, which began on March 18, 2025, as both “jolly and eventful.” They emphasized that leadership is ultimately defined by impact, urging the new executives to remain focused on delivering meaningful service to their constituents. They also charged the incoming leadership to prioritize the welfare and well-being of their members, stressing that the responsibility of leadership demands commitment and dedication. Delivering their inaugural speeches, the newly sworn-in Presidents of LASUMSA, Olalere Malik, and LASUADS, Alade Adebola, expressed appreciation to the College Management for its consistent support of student leadership. They pledged to strengthen the existing relationship between their associations and the College authorities while building on the achievements of their predecessors. The ceremony concluded on a high note, symbolizing a new chapter for LASUMSA and LASUADS, and underscoring the importance of continuity in leadership and service within the student community, as the newly inaugurated leaders assume the mantle of service to their respective associations.