Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) paid a strategic partnership visit to Huawei Technologies in a bid to deploy advanced digital and smart university solutions, marking a significant step towards transforming the institution into a technology-driven centre of excellence.

The partnership meeting, held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Huawei Technologies’ office in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together senior management from both organisations and the partnering consultants, to explore collaborative opportunities in digital infrastructure and innovative educational technologies.

Discussions focused on key solutions designed to enhance the university’s operational efficiency, academic delivery, funding and alternative power supply. The key solutions included the establishment of an emergency command centre, a high-education network solution (iMaster NCE), perimeter protection solution, campus security solution, and an interactive classroom solution, among others.

Vice Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Prof Olumuyiwa Odusanya, emphasised the university’s commitment to technological advancement. “We are intentionally positioning LASUSTECH as a forward-thinking institution where innovation and digital excellence drive teaching, research, and administration,” he said.

“This partnership with Huawei Technologies is a critical milestone in our journey to create a truly smart campus that prepares our students for the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”

Network Solutions Manager at Huawei Technologies, Mr Tim Hanxu, highlighted the transformative potential of the proposed solutions, and possible inter-university digital handshake.

Mr Awolesi Raphael of RENBAM Telecommunication Company, the consulting firm supporting the initiative, expressed confidence in the project’s impact. “This collaboration represents a model public-private partnership that will deliver sustainable digital transformation for LASUSTECH,” he noted. “Our role as consultants ensures that the implemented solutions are tailored to the university’s specific needs and long-term vision.”

The LASUSTECH delegation was led by Prof Olumuyiwa Odusanya and included Prof Abiodun Denloye (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics), Mr David Ògúngbè (Registrar), Dr Alpha Ebole (Director, ICT), Mr Lanre Kuye (Director, Information and Public Relations), Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye (Team Lead, Digital & Creative Enterprise), and other senior members of the Chancellery.

Huawei Technologies was represented by Mr Tim Hanxu (Network Solutions Manager), Mrs Nora Zhaojingjing (Channel Manager), Mr Samuel Onwuka, and Usman Aminu, while REMBAM Telecommunication Company was represented by Mr Awolesi Raphael, (Director, Project and Business Development), and Dr Victor Odugunwa (Technology Consultant to REMBAM).

All parties expressed optimism that the partnership would yield tangible benefits for students, faculty, and the broader academic community at LASUSTECH.