UNILAG Senate Directs Students To Vacate Hostels Over Third Wave

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has asked its students to
vacate the halls of residence by 12noon on Thursday to check the
spread of the COVID-19 on the campus.

The Senate of the university took the decision to close the
hostels during an emergency meeting held Wednesday.

The closure follows some students testing positive to
COVID-19

A statement released by the Information Unit of the university
noted that classes for the rest of the second semester of the 2020
academic session would hold virtually until July 26, 2021.

The statement noted that students who tested positive to the
virus recently have been sent to health facilities while contact
tracing was in progress.

The statement reads: “The University of Lagos commenced physical
classes at the end of May 2021 when the positivity rate of the
COVID-19 infection dropped to about one per cent.

“The University Management continued to enforce the COVID-19
protocols in all the teaching and learning spaces as well as the
student halls of residence.

“In addition, the COVID-19 vaccination was made available to the
staff and students through the support of the Pro Chancellor and
Chairman of Council. Lately, some students have tested positive.
These students have been sent to the appropriate designated
facilities in the State and contact-tracing has enabled us to
identify those who have had exposure and directed them to
isolate.

“The situation is, indeed, worrisome especially noting the
reluctance of the majority of students to comply with the COVID-19
prevention protocols.

“To avoid the escalation of cases on campus, the University
Senate at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday, 14th of July 2021
approved that all students vacate the halls of residence by 12.00pm
on Thursday indefinitely. Lectures for the rest of the semester
will continue to be delivered virtually with effect from 26th July
2021.”

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has asked its students to
vacate the halls of residence by 12noon on Thursday to check the
spread of the COVID-19 on the campus.

The Senate of the university took the decision to close the
hostels during an emergency meeting held Wednesday.

The closure follows some students testing positive to
COVID-19

A statement released by the Information Unit of the university
noted that classes for the rest of the second semester of the 2020
academic session would hold virtually until July 26, 2021.

The statement noted that students who tested positive to the
virus recently have been sent to health facilities while contact
tracing was in progress.

The statement reads: “The University of Lagos commenced physical
classes at the end of May 2021 when the positivity rate of the
COVID-19 infection dropped to about one per cent.

“The University Management continued to enforce the COVID-19
protocols in all the teaching and learning spaces as well as the
student halls of residence.

“In addition, the COVID-19 vaccination was made available to the
staff and students through the support of the Pro Chancellor and
Chairman of Council. Lately, some students have tested positive.
These students have been sent to the appropriate designated
facilities in the State and contact-tracing has enabled us to
identify those who have had exposure and directed them to
isolate.

“The situation is, indeed, worrisome especially noting the
reluctance of the majority of students to comply with the COVID-19
prevention protocols.

“To avoid the escalation of cases on campus, the University
Senate at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday, 14th of July 2021
approved that all students vacate the halls of residence by 12.00pm
on Thursday indefinitely. Lectures for the rest of the semester
will continue to be delivered virtually with effect from 26th July
2021.”