UNILORIN 37th SU Executives Unveil Two Powered-Solar Sit-Outs As Capital Projects
The 37th Central Executive Council of the University of Ilorin Students’ Union, under the leadership of Comrade Agezeh Victor Oghenetega (VICTEG), on Friday, July 4, 2025, officially commissioned two solar-powered sit-out facilities located at the Main Campus and the College of Health Sciences (COHS).
The project, which aligns with the Union's Smart-Purposed Administration Agenda themed “A Smart Path to Great Dispensation,” marks a major step in promoting innovation, sustainability, and student welfare within the university community.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole SAN; principal officers of the university; the Dean and Sub-Deans of the Student Affairs Unit; invited dignitaries; members of the 37th Central Executive Council; and newly elected Students’ Union officials.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor commended the Students’ Union for the forward-thinking initiative. He described the project as a smart and timely response to student needs, reaffirming the university’s commitment to supporting impactful and sustainable development efforts initiated by students.
Speaking on behalf of the Union, the Students’ Union President, Comrade VICTEG, expressed deep appreciation to the university management for their unwavering support. He noted that the project is a product of the Union's Tech-Up Agenda — a student-centered innovation drive focused on providing practical solutions to long-standing campus challenges.
In an exclusive interview with the Union Public Relations Officer (PRO) It was gathered that each sit-out can accommodate up to 100 students at once. The facility, fully powered by solar energy, is designed to provide a conducive space for reading and studying, particularly during periods of power outages on campus.
According to the Union, the sit-outs will serve multiple purposes: students will be able to charge their devices, access reliable lighting, and utilize the space as a quiet environment for academic activities all without dependence on the public power supply.
The initiative has been widely praised by students as a bold demonstration of purposeful leadership and technological advancement.
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