UNILORIN VC Warns Private Hostel Operators Against Early Accommodation Fee Collection For 2026/2027 Session

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has cautioned private hostel operators against collecting accommodation fees for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic session prior to the Senate's official release of student good-standing lists.

Addressing hostel owners on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Vice-Chancellor described early fee collection as an attempt to undermine university authority and academic processes. He said the practice creates uncertainty for students and disrupts the University's approved procedures for accommodation allocation.

Professor Egbewole directed any operator who has already collected advance payments to refund the affected students within 72 hours. He stressed that the University remains committed to protecting students from exploitation and ensuring order in all off-campus accommodation arrangements.

The Vice-Chancellor warned that non-compliance would attract sanctions, including withdrawal of recognition and delisting from the University's approved list of private hostels.

Replying on behalf of the operators, Association Chairman, Mr Williams Adedeji, acknowledged the University's position. He assured management of total compliance across all facilities and pledged that operators would await the official release of the good-standing list before commencing fee collection for the new session.

The University management reiterated its resolve to uphold transparency and fairness in student welfare matters and called on students and parents to report any operator found violating the directive.