UNILAG sends important message to students

The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has urged members of the university community to remain calm and go about their legitimate activities.

In a statement sent to PM News on Thursday evening, the University maintained that it remains dedicated to ensuring security and safety of life and properties on campus.

Similarly, the management of the university reiterated the commitment to implement measures aimed at ameliorating the challenges that students and parents/guardians may face due to the recent review of the University’s obligatory fees.

According to the university, these measures, which are constantly being reviewed and expanded, include:

I. Payment by Instalment: the fees payment system has beenre-configured to allow Instalment Payment option: three times before the closure of the academic year. For further details on the breakdown and procedure for Instalment Payment option, please click: https://unilag.edu.ng/?p=26015.

ii. Revitalisation of Work-Study Programme: The student work-study programme has been revitalised to accommodate increased remuneration. Interested students can access the program through the Dean, Student Affairs Division.

iii. Scholarship Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to access various scholarship opportunities including the UNILAG Scholars Award for exceptionally brilliant students, through the office of the Dean, Student Affairs Division.

iv. Assistance for Indigent Students: the University, with the support of its donor-partners, has expanded its assistance programme for eligible indigent students. This programme includes the provision of funds, meal tickets and raw food items to indigent students. This will be accessible through the Dean, Student Affairs Division.

v. Triple A Project: Measures have been put in place for alumni and well-meaning Nigerians to adopt a student under the Triple A: Adopt an Akokite project.

vi. Pay for Mentors Project: The University has deployed the Pay for Mentors Project for smart students. Through this project, exceptionally brilliant students selected as mentors for other students will get adequate remuneration.

vii. Partnership with Lagos Bus Rapid Transport System: To facilitate ease on transportation, the Management has acquired approval from Lagos State for additional BRT dedicated route for persons who come from Berger Bus Stop axis of Lagos State. In addition, the University is in discussions to have other routes such as Oshodi and Iyana Ipaja included.

The university added that “It is pertinent to emphasize that the University authorities are open to discussions and partnerships with various stakeholders, to boost efforts aimed at ameliorating the challenges of the University.

“Please note that there are different platforms through which UNILAG authorities engage with students, and other members of the University community, to hear them out, and collectively handle and address complaints within the shortest possible time. Our students, who are currently on vacation, are particularly enjoined to continue to channel their grievances through the Dean, Student Affairs who is officially empowered to interact with students.

“Please be assured of the university’s dedication to uphold its mandate and cater to the welfare of its community.”