As part of her welfare-first policy and in a commitment to gain firsthand insight into the conditions of the University-owned hostels and engage directly with students, Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Carol Arinze-Umobi made an unscheduled visit to the hostels on Friday, August 2, 2024.
The hostels visited include Chief Stella Okoli & Prof. Dora Akunyili hostel, Basil Oli Hostel, Boys Hostel, Oby Ezekwesili Hostel, and Elmada Hostel.
During her interaction with the students, Professor Arinze-Umobi emphasized that her administration prioritizes student welfare and is dedicated to ensuring their comfort.
The students, visibly elated by the visit, expressed their appreciation for her proactive approach in personally assessing their living conditions, noting that her actions reflect genuine concern and a motherly disposition.
The students raised several issues, including inconsistent water supply, insufficient mattresses, poor sanitary conditions, plumbing problems, unreliable power connectivity, among other concerns . They also made a passionate request for the provision of internet services (WiFi) to enhance their academic progress and called for timely fumigation of the hostels.
In response, Professor Arinze-Umobi praised the students for their discipline and assured them that their concerns would be addressed promptly. She instructed the hostel leaders to compile these issues in a letter and submit it to her office by Monday for swift consideration. She also reminded the students of the recent restoration of electricity, which had been disrupted for two days, and reaffirmed her commitment to addressing such issues decisively.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor encouraged the students to continue being law-abiding and assured them that her office operates an open-door policy, welcoming any concerns they might have.
Source/DIPR/Franklin
