LASU Reopens Indigeneship Verification Portal for JUPEB and Direct Entry Candidates 2026/2027; Lagos State University (LASU) has reopened its 2026/2027 Independent Indigeneship Verification Exercise portal for eligible Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) graduates and other Direct Entry (DE) candidates.
The special registration window will run from Monday, 12 October, to Friday, 16 October 2026. The exercise is intended for eligible Lagos State indigenes who have not previously completed the university’s indigeneship verification process.
LASU has stated that indigeneship clearance is required before eligible candidates from Lagos State can be considered for admission. However, obtaining clearance does not automatically guarantee admission into the university.
Who Is Eligible for the LASU Indigeneship Verification Exercise?
The reopened portal is exclusively for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
- They are indigenes of Lagos State.
- They selected Lagos State University as their first-choice institution during the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration.
- They are JUPEB graduates or other Direct Entry candidates.
- They have not previously completed the Independent Indigeneship Verification Exercise.
Candidates who do not meet these requirements are not eligible for this special verification window.
Eligible applicants are advised to confirm their eligibility before beginning the registration process.
How to Apply for LASU Indigeneship Verification 2026/2027
Eligible JUPEB graduates and other Direct Entry candidates should follow the steps below to complete the verification process.
- Visit the verification portal: Access the LASU Indigeneship Verification Portal and review the eligibility criteria and registration instructions.
- Make the required payment: Pay any applicable fee only through the university’s authorised online payment channel. Do not make payments to individuals or agents claiming to facilitate the process.
- Complete online registration: Fill in the required information and submit the registration form as instructed. Keep your payment receipt and registration confirmation for reference.
- Attend physical verification: Report to the designated screening venue with your original documents, including your JAMB Direct Entry slip, evidence of Lagos State indigeneship, and payment receipt or registration confirmation.
- Collect your clearance certificate: After successfully completing the screening process, retain your LASU Indigeneship Clearance Certificate for use during admission processing.
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are available and that the information submitted during registration is accurate.
LASU Indigeneship Verification Screening Venue
The designated venue for candidates from all Lagos State divisions is:
Venue: New TETFund Building, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University.
Eligible candidates who require additional information or clarification about the exercise can contact the LASU Admissions Office for guidance.
LASU Indigeneship Verification Deadline
The special window for the 2026/2027 Independent Indigeneship Verification Exercise runs from Monday, 12 October, to Friday, 16 October 2026.
Eligible Lagos State indigenes who are JUPEB graduates or other Direct Entry candidates and have not completed the verification exercise are advised to register and complete the required screening before the deadline.
Candidates should use the university’s official portal for registration instructions and ensure they obtain their indigeneship clearance before proceeding with the relevant admission process.
