Floodwaters Submerge Lecture Halls at Federal University of Lafia

Floodwaters have submerged several lecture halls at the Faculty of Arts, Federal University of Lafia, causing disruption to academic activities. The affected lecture halls, including those for English and Literary Studies, History and International Studies, are reported to be unusable due to the flooding.

Student Reactions:

- 200-Level Students' Perspective: Affected students, who requested anonymity, expressed their frustration. “We are going through a difficult time. Our examinations are fast approaching, and our lecturers are struggling to conduct classes in these conditions,” one student shared.

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- Lecture Rescheduling: Due to the flooding, many classes have been rescheduled, and overcrowding has become an issue as some students are forced to stand outside the lecture halls.

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Government Response:

- State Government Actions: The Nasarawa State government is addressing the situation. Princess Margaret Elayo, Commissioner for Special Duties on Humanitarian Services and NGOs, visited the campus to assess the damage. She assured that support would be provided and called for patience from the students.

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- Future Plans: Princess Elayo mentioned that the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) would be engaged to find solutions and ensure that academic activities resume smoothly.

Student Appeals:

Students have called on both federal and state governments to address the flooding issue urgently. They criticized the placement of university buildings in low-lying areas and requested the involvement of land surveyors to tackle the persistent flooding problems.

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