Plateau State University has committed to providing hostel accommodations for all students. The university aims to address the housing needs of its approximately 10,000 students and safety concerns around campus.
During a ceremony for the handover of a 192-capacity female hostel donated by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) on November 25, Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Shedrack Best acknowledged the importance of hostel accommodations in academic progress.
“Hostel accommodation is key to student life, student performance and education delivery in every system,” Prof. Best said.
The fully furnished 24-room one-story building was executed under the 2022/2023 Merged TETFUND intervention projects. It commenced on July 11, 2023 and was completed on November 25, 2024, after unexpected delays due to inflation and flooding.
The project comprises 48 hostel rooms equipped with two double bunkers each for 192 students, one reading room, two staff offices, one entrance hall, and visitors’ toilet.
“This building does not solve all the accommodation needs of the university but it represents our commitment in our drive to meet this need and ultimately accommodate all of our students on campus,” Prof. Best said.
Following its completion, the university took over the facility, committing to its security, cleaning, and insurance. The contractors are tasked with managing any defects for six months.
Representative of three contractors who handled the project, Mr. Obinna Ude expressed gratitude for the opportunity to partner with the university for its infrastructural development.
A student spokeswoman, Queen John Adams, also appreciated TETFund and the university for prioritizing their housing needs.
