By Sabiu Abdullahi
Thousands of students at Sokoto University are expressing concerns over the deplorable state of key lecture halls, just a week before exams are set to begin.
Images and footage obtained by SaharaReporters reveal a major facility, built by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to seat 1,000 students, in a state of disarray.
The building’s roof has collapsed, and ceiling panels are missing, leaving students vulnerable to extreme weather and safety hazards.
Despite the university’s claims that alternative facilities are available, students are worried about the impact on their learning.
However, the university’s spokesperson, Shehu, downplayed the concerns, saying, “The claim that some students were receiving lectures inside the halls is not true. It is the work of some mischief makers.”
He noted that the management is working to repair the damaged halls and that available halls will be used for exams.
Shehu added, “Many of the buildings are affected by rainstorms and the management has repaired some. This particular TETFUND hall; we are making efforts to repair it. We have enough classes and lecture halls that will allow us to take our exams from next week.”