We need hostels at Pharmacy Faculty- Giwa
By Abubakar Imam
The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Giwa, has appealed to the authorities of the University to facilitate the building of at least two hostels within or close to the Faculty for its students. He said that each of the anticipated hostels would be dedicated to members of the opposite sexes.
Prof. Giwa made this appeal last Thursday (October 29, 2026) while speaking with UNILORIN Bulletin on the sidelines of the induction of the 2026 graduands of the Faculty at the University Auditorium.
The Dean explained that having such facilities close to the Faculty would enhance learning among the students as it would also make living on campus more pleasant for them.
Prof. Giwa explained that students of the Faculty often trek long distances from and to their respective hostels everyday, saying that had it been they have their accommodation within or around the Faculty as being enjoyed by the students of the College of Health Sciences the time they devote to trekking would be committed to their studies.
The don explained that with about 700 students, the building of at least two hostels at the Faculty will be a profitable venture for would be investors.
Prof. Giwa thanked the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, and members of his management team for their support to Faculty over the years.
He assured them that the management, staff and students of the Faculty would continue to do everything possible to support the present Administration by working towards the realisation of its vision 1:10:500.
