The University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor has warned that students involved in buying or selling hostel bedspaces will face eviction and blacklisting, citing security, health, and overcrowding concerns.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folashade Ogunsola, has issued a firm warning to students involved in the buying and selling of hostel bedspaces, stating that the university will no longer tolerate the practice.
She made this known during an interview on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, stressing that hostel racketeering undermines safety, health, and proper management of campus accommodation.
Penalties for Bedspace Sellers and Buyers
Any student found guilty of buying or selling hostel bedspaces will face the following sanctions:
- Immediate eviction from the hostel
- Blacklisting from all on-campus accommodation
- Permanent disqualification from hostel allocation until graduation
The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that both sellers and buyers will be punished, regardless of whether payment has been made.
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Effects of Bedspace Trading and Squatting
Professor Ogunsola explained that illegal accommodation practices have serious consequences, including:
- Severe overcrowding in hostels
Excessive strain on toilets and other facilities
- Increased health risks due to poor sanitation
- Heightened security threats
- Presence of unauthorized individuals who may not be students
She noted that overcrowding turns hostels into unsafe living environments and creates conditions that the university cannot properly monitor.
Reason for Delay in Hostel Allocation
The Vice-Chancellor also addressed complaints about delayed hostel occupancy, attributing the issue to technical and administrative challenges.
According to her, the delay was caused by:
- A technical glitch on the student portal
- A request by NELFUND for harmonisation of student fees
- Last-minute adjustments to the university’s computer programme
Delays in the admission timeline for fresh students
She admitted that the university underestimated the extent of the delay and should have communicated earlier to manage students’ expectations.
UNILAG reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, safety, and proper hostel management, warning students to desist from all forms of illegal accommodation arrangements.