Lasu faces high electricity bills and plans new hostel project
Lagos Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, revealed that Lagos State University (LASU) spends over N200 million monthly on electricity for staff and students. The high energy costs are straining the university’s finances and affecting funds for academic and infrastructural improvements. Sule expressed hope that a planned power plant would help reduce these costs and improve efficiency. The announcement was made during the sod-turning ceremony for a new student hostel project at the university’s main campus in Ojo.
What we know
- Tolani Sule said LASU spends over N200 million monthly on electricity, covering both network bills and diesel for generators.
- The financial burden is impacting the university’s ability to fund academic and infrastructural projects.
- A new power plant is planned to address electricity challenges and reduce costs for the institution.
- The 1,500-bed hostel project will be funded through a partnership involving TETFund and private investors, aiming to improve student welfare.
- Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, highlighted broader government efforts to upgrade infrastructure and expand access to quality education in tertiary institutions.
