KWASU Governing Council Inspects 104-Bed Hostel and Ongoing Smart City Project
The Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), led by Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, inspected a 104-bed hostel and the ongoing 8,700-bed Smart City Hostel project, both aimed at addressing students' accommodation challenges.
Mary Nwaeze 
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, OON, inspected a 104-bedspace hostel constructed through direct labour and internally generated revenue (IGR), as well as the ongoing 8,700-bed Smart City Hostel project.
The inspection is part of the University's efforts to alleviate the challenges of students seeking accommodation on campus. Professor Ambali, accompanied by members of the Governing Council, commended the University's efforts to expand its infrastructure to meet the growing demands of the student population.
He expressed satisfaction with the progress of the IGR-funded hostel, noting that it was on track to be ready for occupation soon. He further emphasized the importance of the Smart City Hostel, which is expected to provide 25,000 bedspaces as part of its first phase, ultimately contributing significantly to the University's accommodation capacity.
The Vice-Chancellor of KWASU, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, expressed the University's commitment to providing wholesome education for its students, which he believes can be enhanced by ensuring more students live on campus and have continuous access to University facilities.
He acknowledged that the growing number of students had necessitated the increase in on-campus accommodations to ensure their safety and security. During the inspection, the Director of KWASU’s Physical Planning Unit, Mallam Sulaiman Salihu, provided further details on the projects, explaining that the IGR hostel was designed to both boost revenue generation and meet the pressing need for more student accommodation.
He also noted that the first phase of the Smart City Hostel project would deliver approximately 25,000 bedspaces within two years, which would go a long way in addressing the accommodation challenges faced by students at KWASU.
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