The Lagos State University (LASU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainable development, retaining its position as the Overall Best University in West Africa in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings. This achievement marks the fifth consecutive year that LASU has held this position, since joining the UI GreenMetric ranking in 2022. The university has consistently emerged as the number one university in West Africa, showcasing its dedication to environmental responsibility and innovative practices.
In the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings, LASU was ranked 493rd globally among 2,016 institutions across 110 countries. This represents a significant improvement from its previous ranking of 760th in 2025, and 799th in 2024. The university's new placement spells a remarkable advancement of 267 places in just one year and 306 places from its 2024 position. This achievement reflects the university's continuing institutional commitment to embedding sustainability, environmental responsibility, and innovative practices across its operations.
The 2026 UI GreenMetric ranking assesses universities on sustainability performance across key areas, including Setting and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste, Water, Transportation, Education, and Governance and Digitalisation. LASU's latest performance reflects its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, and its efforts to promote innovative practices across its operations. The university's achievement is a testament to the collective efforts of the university management, staff, students, and various units and committees contributing to LASU's sustainability agenda.
In August 2026, LASU received international recognition for its contribution to the UI GreenMetric network, with its National and Regional Coordinatorship renewed alongside its elevation to Co-Chairmanship of key sessions at UI GreenMetric international events for the 2026/2027 academic session. This recognition further reinforces the university's growing profile as a leading institution not only in academic excellence but also in sustainable development, innovation, responsible governance, and institutional transformation.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo, congratulated the entire LASU community on the remarkable achievement, commending all those whose commitment and contributions continue to advance the university's sustainability agenda. The Vice-Chancellor's commendation reflects the university's commitment to teamwork and collaboration in achieving its sustainability goals. The latest achievement is a testament to the university's steady progress and its ambition to remain a leading institution in Africa and on the global higher education landscape.
LASU's latest achievement in the UI GreenMetric 2026 rankings provides yet another indication of the university's commitment to sustainable development and its efforts to promote environmental responsibility. The university's ranking is a reflection of its dedication to innovative practices and its efforts to promote a culture of sustainability across its operations. The achievement also highlights the university's growing profile as a leading institution in Africa and on the global higher education landscape.
As LASU continues to build on the achievements of previous administrations, the latest UI GreenMetric result provides yet another indication of the university's steady progress and its ambition to remain a leading institution in Africa and on the global higher education landscape. The university's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility is reflected in its latest achievement, and its efforts to promote innovative practices across its operations.
Key points
- LASU has retained its position as the Overall Best University in West Africa in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings.
- The university has climbed to 493rd globally in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings, from 760th in 2025.
- LASU's achievement reflects its commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and innovative practices across its operations.
