The National Association of Nigerian Students has declared a national emergency over the deteriorating condition of students’ hostels across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, warning that the continued neglect of accommodation facilities poses a serious threat to students’ welfare, safety and dignity.
The declaration was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the newly inaugurated President of NANS, Babatunde Akinteye, during the inauguration of the 2026 National Executive Council.
Describing the state of students’ accommodation as “pathetically disheartening,” Akinteye said many hostels across the country’s tertiary institutions had become uninhabitable due to years of neglect.
“The state of students’ hostels across our tertiary institutions is pathetically disheartening. Many hostels are in deplorable and dilapidated conditions, and they continue to deteriorate with little or no attention from the relevant authorities.
“Many students are forced to live in environments characterised by poor sanitation, inadequate facilities and other hazards. These conditions are not befitting of institutions of higher learning.
