AKOKA, LAGOS STATE— The Dean of the School of Postgraduate Research Studies (SPGS), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Abraham Osinubi, has released a tactical call to action for all team member to master the school’s mandate to prevent a decrease in service shipment.
Speaking throughout a one-day extensive staff retreat held on Monday, March 30, 2026, Osinubi warned that any knowledge space regarding the school’s core functions, especially amongst junior personnel, could substantially weaken the institution’s reputation.
The retreat, themed “Trainee Experience: Today and Future of Universities,” acted as a corrective and positive forum focused on lining up the school’s administrative operations with global best practices.
Attending to the “Understanding Gap” in Service Delivery
Professor Osinubi expressed issue over recent observations where some personnel were not able to plainly articulate the fundamental functions of the postgraduate school.
He stressed that every staff member, no matter rank or cadre, is an important stakeholder in the student’s scholastic journey.
“A clear understanding of our mission across all levels equates into much better service and a more supportive knowing environment,” Osinubi stated.
He underscored that for a university to stay worldwide relevant, it must move beyond simple scholastic instruction to prioritise the holistic student experience.
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Secret Pillars of the SPGS Strategic Positioning:
- Mission Proficiency: Every team member must be able to interact the school’s required successfully.
- Helpful Environment: Moving from a simply “processing” frame of mind to a “assistance” frame of mind for postgraduate scholars.
- Interaction Circulation: Lowering administrative bottlenecks through better-informed frontline personnel.
- Global Benchmarking: Adopting service requirements used by top-tier global postgraduate institutions.
From Insight to Impact: Determining Outcomes
The Deputy Registrar and Administrative Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Adedunye, set the technical tone for the retreat with a discussion titled “From Insight to Impact: Reflections on the Last Retreat.”
Adedunye challenged individuals to move beyond the “ideation phase” of administrative reforms and concentrate on measurable outcomes.
He prompted the group to carry out sincere self-appraisals of previous efforts, recognizing particular locations where service delivery had lagged and proposing concrete actions for instant enhancement.
The Future of the Postgraduate Experience
The Dean reiterated that delivering a fulfilling scholastic journey is “not optional but important” for the survival of the university in a competitive instructional landscape.
By fostering a culture of internal responsibility and continuous knowing, the School of Postgraduate Researches intends to guarantee that UNILAG stays the favored destination for innovative research and professional advancement in Africa.
The retreat concluded with an interactive session where team member across different departments shared insights on how to simplify the application-to-graduation pipeline, ensuring that “The UNILAG Experience” becomes a criteria for other institutions.