UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Unveils Plans for Students' Union Reinstatement
The Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the challenges facing the university community and challenged the student leaders to make tough decisions in the interest of both the university and its students. She urged them to approach their new roles with diligence, commitment, open-mindedness, and sincerity of purpose.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a significant development at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Vice-Chancellor Professor Folasade Ogunsola has officially announced the forthcoming reinstatement of the Students' Union. The declaration came during the swearing-in ceremony for faculty presidents and student leaders for the upcoming 2023/2024 academic session held at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall midweek.
Professor Ogunsola underscored the importance of responsible leadership and constructive engagement with the university administration in her address to the newly sworn-in leaders. She expressed the university's commitment to ensuring that the Students' Union fulfills its intended purpose as a body dedicated to students' welfare, discouraging any role as an opposition or pressure group against the university management.
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The Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the challenges facing the university community and challenged the student leaders to make tough decisions in the interest of both the university and its students. She urged them to approach their new roles with diligence, commitment, open-mindedness, and sincerity of purpose.
In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer, Alaga Ibrahim, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the newly elected faculty presidents and student leaders. She acknowledged the critical timing of their emergence, calling on them to consider the broader interest of the university in all their engagements.
Addressing concerns about hostel privatization, Professor Ogunsola clarified that hostels are undergoing phased renovations with available resources. Additionally, the university management is actively exploring Public-Private-Partnership arrangements to enhance hostel facilities, ensuring a conducive living environment for students.
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The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the accessibility of the student representatives to the management for constructive engagement whenever necessary. She reassured them of the management's readiness to groom and expose them to various opportunities during their tenure.
However, Professor Ogunsola expressed concern over negative social media posts targeting the university. She cautioned against such actions, highlighting their potential impact on the university's ratings, public image, and the future prospects of students after graduation.
In conclusion, the Vice-Chancellor's announcement marks a pivotal moment for UNILAG, signaling a renewed commitment to student welfare and constructive collaboration between the university administration and the Students' Union.
