After nine years without a central student voice, UNILAG has successfully conducted elections to reinstate its student union.
The move is designed to create a "solution-driven" student leadership and improve communication between the university management and the students.
Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Affairs, Johnson Agunsoye, faculty leaders gathered to elect the executive team that will lead the transition back to a full union.
The university believes the restoration will prepare students for real-world leadership roles and provide a peaceful platform for expressing grievances.
The 2016 suspension followed a period of unrest and the rustication of several student leaders, which was heavily criticized by groups like the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
The university has now updated its official portal and guidelines to recognize the new union, marking a fresh start for student welfare and activism in Akoka.
