UDUS Students Commend Management Over Renovation of Jibril Aminu Hostel Doors, Call More Intervention For Other Conditions

As the new semester begins with renewed optimism, residents of Block A, Jibril Aminu Hostel, have commended the University management for renovating damaged hostel doors, describing the intervention as a major step toward improving security.

The students said the repairs demonstrate management’s concern for the safety of lives and property within the hostel.

Speaking with DIGEST PRESS, Fahad Sulaiman, a resident of Block A, expressed his satisfaction with the development, noting that the new doors offer better protection compared to their previous condition.

“Before we returned from holidays, we usually met the doors broken, and sometimes parts of our beds were missing,” he said. “Now that the doors have been repaired and replaced, our belongings are safer, and we can attend lectures with peace of mind.”

Another resident, Aliyu Ahmad Bamali, also welcomed the renovation, describing it as a positive change. “Before now, we experienced frequent theft of our properties. But now we can say Alhamdulillah,” he said.

Similarly, Abdullahi Umar stated that the new doors have significantly improved security. “Compared to before, we feel safer. The new doors are of good quality, and we are grateful to the school management for the improvement,” he added.

Despite the renovations, some residents highlighted ongoing challenges in the hostel. “There is no stable electricity,” lamented Abdulkadir Muhammad Shamsudeen. While acknowledging management’s efforts on the doors, he said irregular power supply remains a serious concern.

According to him, frequent power outages often affect water supply, making it difficult for students to maintain proper hygiene. “Sometimes there’s no water to flush the toilets, and this can pose health risks,” he explained.

Abdulhamid Aminu also noted that not all blocks benefited from the renovations, stressing that several doors still require repairs. He further complained about water shortages, especially toward the end of the semester, when students are forced to fetch water from storage points outside the hostel.

For Ismail Aminu, the condition of the windows is another security risk. He said many of the downstairs windows are weak and could allow intruders access even when doors are locked. “Sometimes I fear thieves might enter through the windows and steal our belongings,” he said.

In response, the Dean of Students’ Affairs assured DIGEST PRESS that the University management is aware of the hostel’s challenges and is working to address them.

“As we have started renovating the doors, we will also tackle other necessary repairs,” he said. “We are aware of issues like the leaking roof and other structural problems, and we will address them one after the other.”