UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ogunsola, Unveils Newly Renovated Mariere Hostel
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially commissioned the newly renovated Mariere Male Hostel, led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has marked another significant milestone with the official commissioning of the newly renovated Mariere Male Hostel. On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, led the commissioning ceremony, underscoring the university's commitment to enhancing students' living conditions.
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The renovation project, a collaboration with Alpha Morgan Capital Managers Limited and Hatcherfield Limited, aimed to provide students with improved, decent, and conducive living spaces. Speaking at the event, Prof. Ogunsola expressed gratitude to the partnering firms for their generous contributions and emphasized the importance of students' responsibility in maintaining the newly upgraded facilities.
"We are dedicated to ensuring that our students study and live in an environment that is not only conducive but also promotes excellence," Prof. Ogunsola stated.
The renovated Mariere Hostel features upgraded components, including a revamped sewage system, conveniences, doors, wash hand basins, and enhanced security with the provision of CCTVs and WIFI services. The exterior painting was sponsored by Alpha Morgan Capital Managers Limited, while Hatcherfield Limited funded the renovation of the Common Room and Reading Room.
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The project received accolades from the Dean of Students' Affairs, Prof. Musa Obalola, and students' representatives, who praised the university's commitment to student welfare. The Mariere Hostel, named after the late Chief Samuel Jereton Mariere, the first Governor of the former Midwest State of Nigeria and the first Chancellor of UNILAG, has been providing accommodation since 1974.
With the successful completion of the Mariere Hostel renovation, the university plans to embark on similar projects for other students' halls of residence, including Makama Bida, Eni Njoku, and Biobaku. The revamped hostel not only promises enhanced comfort for students but also aims to foster a stronger sense of community and enrich the overall student experience at UNILAG.
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