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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has formally restored its Students’ Union after a 10-year suspension, marking a significant milestone in student governance and engagement at one of Nigeria’s leading institutions.
On Tuesday, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Students’ Union Executive Council at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, Akoka. The event also included the inauguration of hall executives and representatives from the Institute of Continuing Education programmes.
The Students’ Union was suspended by the university Senate on April 24, 2016, following intense protests by students over welfare issues, including shortages of water and electricity. Management at the time cited threats to security and academic stability as the reason for the ban.
In March 2026, UNILAG announced the restoration of the union after successful elections were conducted to fill key positions. The Vice-Chancellor described the inauguration as “a significant milestone in the institution’s governance and student engagement framework.”
Prof. Ogunsola urged the new executives to view their roles as a call to service for both the student body and the wider university community. She emphasised the need for responsible leadership, discipline, dialogue, and constructive engagement in advancing students’ interests.
“Responsible leadership is key,” she said, while expressing confidence that the new team would uphold the values of peace and academic focus, learning from the events that led to the 2016 suspension.
The Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Johnson Agunsoye, described the inauguration as the beginning of a phased process toward the full constitution of the Students’ Union Executive Council and Students’ Parliament in the 2026/2027 academic session.
As part of the university’s support, the Vice-Chancellor approved a ₦5 million take-off grant, provision of temporary office space, and the refurbishment of an 18-seater bus for union activities.
The Divisional Police Officer of Sabo Police Station, Comfort Alabi, charged the student leaders to promote peace, uphold discipline, and reject all forms of social vices.
The new Students’ Union President, Bolaji Akinpelu, described the development as “a new beginning” and pledged purposeful and responsive leadership in managing the student community.
Other executives sworn in include Vice-President Apalomo Sunday, General Secretary Solomon Daniel, and Institute of Continuing Education President Oreoluwa Abraham. Hall chairpersons were also inaugurated across various halls of residence.
The restoration of the Students’ Union at UNILAG is being viewed as a positive step toward rebuilding trust between management and students while fostering a culture of dialogue and responsible student representation.
