UNILAG Students Undertake Faculty Building Maintenance in Practical Training Exercise
Students of the University of Lagos' Faculty of Environmental Sciences are undertaking a practical building maintenance project as part of their coursework. Under the supervision of faculty members, 300-level students from the Departments of Building, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, and Technology Education are repairing, maintaining, and painting the faculty building.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Faculty of Environmental Sciences Building at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is currently receiving a facelift, courtesy of 300-level students from the Departments of Building, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, and Technology Education.
As part of the practical component of their Building Maintenance course, the students are actively involved in carrying out repairs, maintenance, and painting of the façade, classrooms, and corridors of the faculty building. The initiative provides an opportunity for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting under the guidance of experienced faculty members.
The hands-on project is supervised by Professor Olumide Afolarin Adenuga and Dr. Olajide Julius Faremi, who are ensuring that the students gain practical exposure in paints production and building remedial works execution. The initiative aligns with the university’s vision of producing graduates who are well-equipped with entrepreneurial and technical skills, in line with the 21st Century UNILAG Agenda.
Professor Modupe Omirin, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, emphasized that the Building Maintenance course is designed to provide students with both theoretical concepts and hands-on experience in building maintenance technology and management.
The project is fully funded by the Heads of Departments of Building, Estate Management, and Quantity Surveying, ensuring that students are not burdened with any financial or material costs. The Faculty of Environmental Sciences Building, located near UNILAG’s Akoka main gate, is set to benefit significantly from this student-led initiative, reinforcing the importance of practical education in shaping industry-ready graduates.
