UDUS Students Lament Poor Network Services Amid Academic Stress

The students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) have voiced their frustration over the poor network services on campus, which have negatively impacted their academic activities.

According to the students, for a few weeks, the network connections have been unreliable and causing disruptions to their studies. 

In an interview with THE NEWS DIGEST PRESS, Abdulrahman Abdulhakeem, a 300-level Law student, expressed his disappointment. “ I have missed many scheduled lectures due to poor network,” he explained. “When the connection fails, I can't access online classes.”

Speaking, Abdulrahman also shared a disheartening experience, where he lost an internship opportunity because of network issues. 

“ I had an interview, but the network became so bad that I couldn't complete it. I had to buy another SIM card, which didn't even help. It's frustrating because many internship opportunities are first come, first served, and I've missed out on several since returning to school,” he lamented. 

He urged the university management to address the problem by extending the school's Wi-Fi network  to the hostels.

Abdulazeez Zainab, a 200-level Mass Communication student, similarly expressed her frustration, noting that the poor network had affected both her academics and attendance. 

“Sometimes I don't even know when a class is scheduled because I can’t get updates due to the bad network,” she explained.

Another student, Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen, a 300-level law student, also shared his frustration, saying, “The poor network has made it difficult to do research. At times, I get so frustrated that I just drop my phone.”

In an interview with an IT expert who craved anonymity, he attributed the poor network to the remote location of the university’s permanent site, which makes it challenging for providers to maintain and repair infrastructure, particularly during the rainy season.

He further emphasized the need for improved infrastructure to attract investors, stating, " The university needs to enhance its infrastructure to draw in investors, such as restaurants and other businesses. This would encourage network providers to install and maintain cell towers, ensuring better connectivity for students.”