Education
UNILAG Ends 10-Year Student Union Ban
UNILAG ends a 10-year ban on student union activities, swearing in Bolaji Akinpelu as Students’ Union President with full support and resources from management
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially lifted its 10-year ban on student union activities, swearing in new leaders on March 24, 2026.
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Bolaji Akinpelu was inaugurated as the new Students’ Union President at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, with Vice-Chancellor Folasade Ogunsola leading the ceremony.
Other student leaders, including hall executives and representatives from the Institute of Continuing Education, were also sworn in.
The Dean of Student Affairs, Johnson Agunsoye, described the development as a key step toward full student representation.
A complete student union government is expected by the 2026/2027 academic session.
The Vice-Chancellor encouraged the new leaders to serve responsibly and pledged ₦5 million to support their activities, a temporary office, and an 18-seater bus for their use.
Police officer Comfort Alabi advised students to maintain peace and avoid cultism and violence.
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UNILAG suspended student union activities in 2016 following violent protests over poor welfare conditions. With the new leadership in place, student representation has officially returned to the university.
Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to higher institutions to strengthen the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Zamfara State’s education system.
The distribution of the official vehicles was held on Friday at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the vehicles are institutional assets and operational tools to support administration, supervision, accreditation, official engagements, and other legitimate responsibilities of the benefiting institutions.
The statement noted that institutions and offices allocated brand-new vehicles are Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, and Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara.
Other beneficiaries are the College of Nursing & Midwifery, Gusau; the Teachers Service Board; the Senior Secondary School Board; Quality Assurance; ZACAS; and other State Government Public Institutions.
In his remarks, Governor Lawal reiterated that the initiative will increase the productivity of Zamfara State public office holders by providing reliable transportation, enabling them to deliver services more effectively and quickly.
He said, “It is important to emphasise that these vehicles are not personal entitlements for any office holder. They remain the property of the Zamfara State Government and must be used responsibly and strictly for official purposes.
“I expect institutions to be responsible for custody, deployment, maintenance, and documentation. Heads will be accountable for misuse, unauthorised use, or unnecessary deterioration of assets.
“As the government invests in education, we must foster a culture of maintenance and accountability. Public assets should provide value throughout their life. We must commit to higher standards of service, emphasising transparency and accountability.
“Our administration will continue to provide the infrastructure, equipment, and institutional support needed to improve higher education in Zamfara State. In return, we expect responsible leadership, prudent management, and measurable improvements in academic and administrative performance.”
Governor Lawal further congratulated the benefiting institutions and urged them to ensure that the vehicles serve the institutions, students, and the people of Zamfara State rather than individual interests.
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