LASU Launches 2025 Indigeneship Verification for Lagos-Born Applicants. Lagos State University (LASU) has opened its Indigeneship Verification Exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session, a crucial screening step for Lagosians seeking admission into the institution. The process is open to candidates who chose LASU as their first-choice university in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored 195 or above.

Registration opens on Monday, May 26, and closes Thursday, June 19, 2025. Interviews commence concurrently with the application window.
Important Note: Participation in the verification exercise does not guarantee admission. It only confirms the candidate’s Lagos State origin, one of the university’s preferential considerations.
Who Is Eligible?
To apply for LASU’s 2025 Indigeneship Verification, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be an indigene of Lagos State
- Have selected LASU as their first-choice institution in UTME 2025
- Attain a minimum score of 195 in UTME
- Direct Entry applicants who meet the above criteria are also eligible
Returning candidates who participated in the 2023/2024 or 2024/2025 exercise but were not admitted may revalidate their clearance by logging into the portal and completing a short process, including payment of the required fee.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants should follow these steps:
- Visit the official LASU Indigeneship Verification Portal
- Make payment only through the platform’s secured gateway into LASU’s designated account
- Await communication regarding interview scheduling and venue
⚠️ Warning: Do not make payments through agents or personal bank accounts. Any such transaction is invalid and non-refundable.
Interview Schedule: Four Screening Phases
The verification interviews are structured across four phases, allowing applicants to be screened by local government and division. Here’s the timeline:
- Phase 1: Monday, May 26 – Thursday, May 29
- Phase 2: Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 5
- Phase 3: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12
- Phase 4: Monday, June 16 – Thursday, June 19
Each candidate will be assigned to a phase and location based on their Local Government Area (LGA) within Lagos State.
Interview Venues by Division
Screening venues have been distributed across Lagos State’s five administrative divisions:
Division | Venue |
---|---|
Ikeja | Sociology Class, opposite LASU Health Centre |
Badagry | New TETFund Building, Faculty of Education |
Ikorodu | Law Clinic, Faculty of Law |
Lagos Island/Mainland | International Business Class, MBA Building |
Epe | School of Transport and Logistics |
Candidates are advised to arrive early to avoid being delayed by Lagos traffic, as late arrivals may not be accommodated.
Final Considerations
- Passing the verification process does not equal admission. Candidates must still meet all other LASU admission criteria, including departmental cut-off marks.
- The verification only establishes your claim to Lagos State origin, a factor considered under the university’s admission policies.
- The university strictly enforces screening integrity. Any falsification of information may lead to disqualification.
For official updates and additional instructions, visit the LASU news portal.