UNILAG Bans Political Rallies, Campaigns and Partisan Activities on Campus

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a non-partisan academic environment, prohibiting political rallies, campaigns and other partisan activities within its campus.

The university, in a notice to members of its community, particularly staff and students, emphasised that the restriction aligns with its non-partisan status and existing institutional regulations.

Under the directive, political rallies, campaigns and partisan gatherings of any kind are prohibited on university premises.

The institution also warned against displaying or distributing political posters, banners, handbills, stickers and other campaign materials on campus walls, notice boards, official vehicles and university facilities.

Additionally, the use of university facilities, official communication platforms and branded materials for political activities has been prohibited.

UNILAG further directed all associations, unions and groups operating within the institution to maintain political neutrality in their activities.

The university urged members of its community to uphold its core values of orderliness, decorum and institutional neutrality while continuing their lawful academic and administrative activities.

The directive, according to the institution, is aimed at preserving a peaceful, conducive and intellectually stimulating environment for teaching, learning and research.