Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has stated that the student whose poor living condition went viral has been offered a befitting hostel accommodation even as the institution expressed appreciation to all who swelled her bank account.
UNILAG made this known in a statement released by the Director of Communications, Adejoke Alaga Ibraheem, and noted that the institution has in place via the Student Affairs Unit, platforms to support indigent student
They urged the public to contact the channel of engagement should there be a need to support indigent UNILAG students.
The statement read in part, “The management wishes to appreciate members of the university community and other stakeholders for the outpour of concern and support following the release of the now viral social media report depicting the sub-par home situation of a 300-level student of the institution.
“We have concluded investigations into the report as well as held interactions with the student and producer of the video. The student, who has since relocated from the flooded building into the home of one of her guardians, has accepted the University’s offer of accommodation on campus, for the rest of her academic sojourn in UNILAG.
“She has also expressed gratitude to donors who have inundated her bank accounts and that of the video producer with donations running into millions of naira.
“While the university management understands the desire of individuals and organisations to offer assistance to indigent students, we wish to advise that appeals on the basis of being a student of UNILAG should be verified through the Student Affairs Division of the university.
“Please note that the university has various programmes for registered indigent students. These programmes, which are accessible through the University’s Student Affairs Division, include:
Indigent Students Scheme (Provision of funds, meal tickets and raw food items); Triple A: Adopt-An-Akokite Project; UNILAG Scholars Award Scheme; Work-Study Programme; Pay for Mentors Project.
“Once again, we reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of our students and urge them to take advantage of available academic/social support programmes and channels within the University. Their wellbeing is always our priority.”
