Tall Bushes on Campus Undermine Students' Safety

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By Israel Bakare 
Students face safety concerns due to neglected tall bushes around the halls of residence, academic areas, and pathways. The height of these bushes is often equal to or even exceeds that of some students.

The condition of the pathway between the Department of Architecture and Alumni Hall of Residence remains unaddressed. The overgrowth of tall bushes and weeds has overshadowed the flowers in this area, making movement inconvenient for students who rely on this route to access lecture theatres such as the Department of Architecture the one-thousand-seat lecture theatre, the ICAN lecture theatre, and hostels like Alumni and Awo Hall of Residence.
Pathway between Architecture and Alumni hall

Akojede Clement, a student from the Faculty of Administration, stated, "It is possible for some to be drenched in water from the tall bushes' leaves," referring to the period when it rains.


Daniel Atoki, a resident of Angola, remarked, "We just have to manage; we have no choice because the other route is too far." He expressed his preference for a different route but noted that it was too distant, forcing him to take the less favourable option.

In addition to the issue of tall bushes along various pathways, poor lighting on campus paths exacerbates the situation. This includes the pathway between Awo Hall of Residence and the Health Centre, which leads to ETF Hall of Residence, as well as the route between Faj and Akintola Hostels. As a result, students are compelled to take longer routes at night to avoid potential encounters with wild animals.

There is a noticeable growth of tall bushes in several areas, including the hostels like Awolowo Hall, along the pathway between Block 1 and Block 8. Another area of concern is the Anglomoz car park, where bushes are located between the Awo Annexes fence and the Angola fence, facing Angola Porter. Additionally, at Fajuyi Hall, bushes can be found in front of Block 1 and along the fence separating Block 1 and Block 2.

If you recall, the Icons Organisation previously reported the discovery of a dead snake at the door of a room in the ETF hall of residence. This alarming incident raised concerns about student safety, leaving residents in shock. As reported by Icons, students attributed the incident to the overgrown bushes surrounding the ETF hostel and damaged windows in their rooms. They argued that these poor environmental conditions create a habitat for wild animals, allowing them to easily hide before entering student residences.

The challenge of overgrown bushes in the halls of residence and the academic area demands urgent attention from the administration, as they must ensure an optimal learning environment that encourages students to perform at their best. Students' well-being and academic success depend on the provision of basic amenities that contribute to a safe learning and living environment.

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