- Tinubu Administration Flags Off 1,500-Bed Hostel Project at YABATECH
- Tunji Alausa described the development as a strategic investment in the future of education in Nigeria
- Stakeholders described the projects as a major step toward improving student welfare and strengthening tertiary education infrastructure through private sector collaboration
The Federal Government has officially flagged off major hostel projects at Lagos State University and Yaba College of Technology in a move aimed at addressing the persistent accommodation challenges facing students in tertiary institutions across the country.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the projects, launched under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Education, are expected to improve students’ welfare, safety and overall learning environment on both campuses.
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Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremonies, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the development as a strategic investment in the future of education in Nigeria.
According to him, quality education goes beyond classrooms and requires decent accommodation, stable electricity and an environment that supports both academic and social growth for students.
At LASU, the minister joined the Vice Chancellor, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, alongside other university officials and stakeholders, to unveil a new hostel project expected to ease accommodation pressure on students.
He later proceeded to YABATECH where he joined the Rector, Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, to flag off a 1,500-bed hostel facility being developed through a Public-Private Partnership arrangement involving Intergrated Project Ltd.
The intervention comes amid growing concerns over overcrowded hostels, poor infrastructure, unstable electricity and rising rental costs affecting students in many Nigerian tertiary institutions.
With LASU’s student population estimated at over 35,000 and limited hostel spaces available, the university management believes the project will significantly reduce accommodation difficulties while promoting a more conducive campus environment.
The Federal Government also disclosed plans to provide dedicated power substations for the facilities to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply when completed.
Stakeholders at the event described the projects as a major step toward improving student welfare and strengthening tertiary education infrastructure through private sector collaboration.
Speaking on behalf of Intergrated Project Ltd, Olayinka Kusemiju said the projects represent more than physical structures, noting that they are about creating safe, dignified and modern living spaces capable of helping students thrive academically and socially.
He added that the initiative reflects a broader commitment to nation-building and sustainable educational development in Nigeria.
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