Lagos State University (LASU) raised eyebrows on social media with its congratulatory message to a graduating student, ‘Finally! Greater heights, bro. 🙌’, regarding his short height.
This came to light through a series of posts on a popular social media platform.
In his post, the graduating student shared a photo from his graduation ceremony with the caption ‘Full picture’.
In response to his post, the university’s official account captioned it, indirectly making fun of his short height:‘ Finally! Greater heights, bro. 🙌”
LASU’s statement garnered attention on social media, with many people commenting on the post to share their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
@SOTesleem: “It’s his convocation fgs sake don’t look down on him.”
@realtimmywrld: “Are you sure this is an official page of LASU?”
@Biola_Carter: “Greater HEIGHTS…Handler, you wont make heaven.”
👑 OLU 👑: “@Uncle_Olu_.”
21h: “I love this banter tbh 😂🤣😆The young man also took it kindly.”
@j0hn0nah: “We need the identity of the handler of this account. Lmaoo whatttt.”
11h: “Greater heights for person wey be midget? You wicked bro lmaoo.”
chuks: “@Chuks_Jonesss.”
22h: “congrats on graduating Now that you’re taller with that degree, you might see eye to eye with us.”
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The congratulatory message from Lagos State University (LASU) sparked a significant reaction on social media. It all started when a graduating student shared a photo from his graduation ceremony with the caption ‘Full picture’.
In response to his post, the university’s official account captioned it with, ‘Finally! Greater heights, bro. 🙌’, which was perceived by many as an indirect reference to his short stature.
This message quickly caught the attention of social media users, who began to share their thoughts and opinions on the appropriateness of the comment.
Below are some of the reactions from social media users:
@SOTesleem: “It’s his convocation for goodness sake, don’t look down on him.”
@realtimmywrld: “Are you sure this is an official page of LASU?”
@Biola_Carter: “Greater HEIGHTS…Handler, you won’t make heaven.”
👑 OLU 👑: “@Uncle_Olu_.”
21h: “I love this banter to be honest 😂🤣😆 The young man also took it kindly.”
@j0hn0nah: “We need the identity of the handler of this account. Lmaoo whatttt.”
11h: “Greater heights for a person who is short? You’re wicked bro lmaoo.”
chuks: “@Chuks_Jonesss.”
22h: “Congrats on graduating. Now that you’re taller with that degree, you might see eye to eye with us.”
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Many people found LASU’s congratulatory message to be in poor taste, viewing it as an unnecessary jab at the student’s height. The situation has sparked a broader discussion about sensitivity and appropriateness in public communications, especially from official accounts of reputable institutions.
While some users defended the comment as light-hearted banter, others criticized it for being insensitive and disrespectful. The incident has highlighted the importance of mindful communication, particularly in celebratory contexts like graduation.