CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES
Egbewole unveils 30 new shuttle buses
In a bold move to ease transportation challenges within the University, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has unveiled 30 new campus shuttle buses.
Speaking during the unveiling ceremony last Monday (January 6, 2025) at the new University Park, Prof. Egbewole explained that the initiative reflects the commitment of his Administration to improving the daily activities of students and staff.
The Vice Chancellor, expressed optimism that the scheme would blossom, noting that the new transportation scheme will be affordable, and efficient. He added that the scheme would also enhance the ease of movement of students and staff, as well as address security issues within the campus.
Prof. Egbewole urged the drivers to exercise caution while driving and appealed to passengers to maintain orderliness when using the buses.
The Vice Chancellor also explained the importance of integrity in the operation of the initiative, saying, “We have designed strategies to identify those who may attempt to cut corners. As responsible staff and students, we must uphold our core values, one of which is integrity. Let us be guided by these values when patronising this initiative.”
Prof. Egbewole further said, “The only way this initiative will succeed is by adopting an integrity-driven approach. This is why we aim to make the system as cashless as possible, to enable us to track daily passenger numbers and ensure transparency in revenue allocation to the investor.”
In a chat with UNILORIN Bulletin, the Ag. Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Alex Akanmu, commended the Vice-Chancellor on his efforts in improving transportation within the University.
Dr Akanmu noted that while there is still progress to be made, the University has come a long way in addressing transportation challenges. He emphasised that the initiative has the potential to expand further, benefiting both students and staff alike.
The Dean observed that the introduction of the new campus shuttles marks a significant development by providing an affordable and efficient transportation system for the University Community, adding that the initiative also aims at curbing extortion and create a more student – staff friendly commuting experience.
Dr Akanmu announced that certified drivers among the students would be part of the drivers for the new shuttle buses. He said, “Such students will work 40 hours per month, as practiced in developed countries. The arrangement has been made to ensure that the working hours do not affect their study hours. This arrangement is in line with the ‘study-and-work’ initiative of the Vice Chancellor.”
Also speaking, the President of the Student Union, Comrade Agezeh Victor, said, “Students will be the drivers of all the new buses and they will be paid for the service rendered, which is in consonance with the work-and-study policy of Prof. Egbewole-led Administration.
The Student Union President also appreciated the Vice Chancellor and his management team for fulfilling promises made to the students.
