Does Lagos State Still Have a Polytechnic After LASPOTECH Became LASUSTECH? Yes — Meet Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO)

By OGB Admission Hub News Desk Many admission seekers have continued to ask an important question: Does the Lagos State Government still own a polytechnic or diploma-awarding tertiary institution after the conversion of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) into Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH)? The answer is YES . The Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) is a Lagos State Government-owned tertiary institution offering National Diploma (ND) programmes alongside professional, cooperative and vocational training programmes. This makes LASCOCO an important option for admission seekers who want an affordable Lagos State-owned institution, particularly candidates interested in Computer Science, Cooperative Economics and Management, and Microfinance and Enterprise Development . The college's official website currently displays 2026/2027 online admission application and Post-UTME screening links , indicating that the new admission cycle is open. What Happened to Lagos State Polytechnic? The former Lagos State Polytechnic, popularly known as LASPOTECH , was converted into the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) . Following that conversion, many students began to assume that Lagos State no longer had a state-owned institution offering National Diploma-level education. However, the Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) remains an important Lagos State Government-owned tertiary institution offering ND and professional programmes. Is Lagos State Cooperative College a Polytechnic? LASCOCO is officially known as the Lagos State Cooperative College , not “Lagos State Polytechnic.” However, it offers National Diploma programmes , which are qualifications associated with institutions operating within Nigeria's technical and vocational education framework. For admission seekers, the important point is that LASCOCO provides an alternative route to obtaining an ND qualification in Lagos State after the transformation of LASPOTECH into a university. Students should therefore distinguish between the institution's official name and the type of programmes it offers . LASCOCO Courses Available for Admission According to the college's official admission information, the following two-year full-time National Diploma programmes have been offered: 1. ND Computer Science This programme is suitable for students interested in careers and further education in areas such as: Software development Information technology Data management Computer systems Web development Networking Cybersecurity-related fields Digital entrepreneurship 2. ND Cooperative Economics and Management This programme combines elements of: Cooperative management Economics Business administration Entrepreneurship Financial management Community development Graduates may find opportunities in cooperative societies, government agencies, financial organisations, NGOs, businesses and entrepreneurship. 3. ND Microfinance and Enterprise Development This programme focuses on areas such as: Microfinance Entrepreneurship Small business development Enterprise management Financial inclusion Cooperative finance It may be particularly useful for students interested in Nigeria's growing SME, microfinance and entrepreneurship sectors. The college's official admission page lists these three programmes as two-year full-time National Diploma programmes . Other Programmes Available at Lagos State Cooperative College Apart from its National Diploma programmes, LASCOCO has also offered a Professional Diploma in Cooperative Studies , which the institution lists as a three-semester part-time programme. The college also provides vocational, technical and professional training opportunities. Its official website currently advertises 2026 professional certificate programmes in areas including: Data Analytics Community Development Entrepreneurship Development The institution also promotes vocational and technical skills training opportunities. LASCOCO JAMB Requirement Candidates seeking admission into a full-time National Diploma programme should generally be prepared to participate in the JAMB UTME admission process. For the 2025/2026 Post-UTME exercise, the college advertised a minimum JAMB score of 100 , alongside the relevant O'Level requirements. Important for 2026/2027 Candidates The college's website currently advertises 2026/2027 admission and Post-UTME application , but candidates should confirm the specific cut-off mark stated for the current exercise before applying. Therefore: Do not automatically assume that a previous session's minimum score of 100 will remain unchanged for every subsequent admission year. OGB Admission Hub will update this information once the complete 2026/2027 admission requirements and programme-specific details are officially confirmed. O'Level Admission Requirements Candidates seeking ND admission should generally have the relevant O'Level credits required for their chosen programme. Depending on the course, applicants should expect to need credits in subjects such as: English Language Mathematics Other relevant subjects connected to the chosen programme For Computer Science , Mathematics and science-related subjects are particularly important. For Cooperative Economics and Management and Microfinance and Enterprise Development , relevant commercial, social science and management-related subjects may be applicable. Candidates should check the exact subject requirements for their intended programme before completing their application. Does LASCOCO Conduct Post-UTME? Yes. The college's official website currently provides a dedicated link for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME online admission screening exercise . Candidates seeking admission should therefore be prepared to: Participate in the appropriate JAMB admission process. Meet the required UTME score. Possess the relevant O'Level results. Complete the LASCOCO admission application. Participate in the institution's screening process. Complete any required JAMB change of institution where applicable. Ensure that their admission is properly processed through the approved admission system. What If I Did Not Choose LASCOCO in JAMB? Candidates who did not initially select Lagos State Cooperative College may need to complete a JAMB Change of Institution if required for their admission to be properly processed. Do not assume that obtaining an application form alone is enough for full-time ND admission. Before making payment, candidates should confirm: Whether LASCOCO must be selected as their institution of choice. The correct JAMB institution details. The current UTME requirement. Whether a change of institution is necessary. The official admission application procedure. YOUR ADMISSION JOURNEY JUST GOT SMARTER! Why struggle alone when OGB Admission Hub puts powerful admission tools in one place? ADMISSION CALCULATOR Calculate your aggregate score and better understand your admission chances based on your chosen institution. FREE JAMB CBT PRACTICE Practise thousands of JAMB questions, test your speed, improve your score and prepare smarter. 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