Welcome to the General Studies Centre (GST) of the University of Lagos.
The GST programme occupies a central place in the University’s commitment to producing well-rounded, responsible, and future-ready graduates. It is designed to complement disciplinary knowledge by equipping every student with essential skills for academic success, productive citizenship, and lifelong learning.
At GST, we believe that education must go beyond the classroom and beyond examinations. Our courses are structured to develop critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, digital literacy, entrepreneurial mindset, and civic responsibility—competencies that are indispensable in today’s rapidly changing world.
Under the current administration, the General Studies Centre is undergoing a purposeful transformation. We are strengthening academic standards, improving assessment systems, enhancing digital delivery, and introducing more engaging, interactive, and applied learning experiences. Our goal is to ensure that GST is not only compulsory, but meaningful, practical, and impactful for every University of Lagos student.
We work closely with faculties, directorates, and partners across the University to provide a supportive learning environment where students are guided, assessed fairly, and encouraged to apply knowledge to real-life contexts. Through innovation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, GST is being repositioned as a visible and valued pillar of the UNILAG academic experience.
I invite our students, tutors, staff, and stakeholders to engage actively with the GST programme, take advantage of the resources provided, and contribute to building a learning culture that reflects excellence, integrity, and relevance. Welcome once again to the General Studies Centre—where foundations are built for academic success and responsible leadership.
Welcome once again to the General Studies Centre—where foundations are built for academic success and responsible leadership.
Prof. Blessing Egbichi Anyikwa
Director, General Studies Centre
University of Lagos
The present General Studies Programme came into being many years ago, consequent upon the statute of the National Universities Commission to all the Federal Universities and other higher institutions of learning for students to embark upon and pass certain courses of general and diverse nature before graduation. In the past, the courses offered were called General African Studies (GAS), and the co-ordinating office was known as GAS Office. It was then headed by Prof. (Mrs.) Sophia Oluwole.
The GAS Office then was on the ground floor of the Faculty of Arts Building. Later, GAS Office was renamed GST Unit by the then Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jelili Omotola, and presently it is called Centre for General Studies.
Prof. C.S. Momoh was appointed the pioneer head of the GST Unit, followed by Prof. Don Pedro, who was succeeded by Prof. P.G.C. Odeigah. Later, Prof. M.O. Ilori took over as Head of the Centre, succeeded by Prof. O. A. Obashoro-John,then Prof. I.Nwokoro, Prof. (Mrs.) Aderonke Lawal-Are, At present, Prof. Blessing Egbichi Anyikwa heads the Centre. The General Studies Centre (GST) is an arm of the Vice-Chancellor's office.
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