The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has commenced plans for the construction of a 170-bed-space hostel for medical students at the College of Medicine (CMUL), Idi-Araba, following the formal handover of the project site to Colton Construction Limited.
The ceremony, held on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, marked the official commencement of the project.
Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, described the project as a strategic intervention aimed at strengthening infrastructure for the training of medical professionals.
She expressed concern over the continued emigration of medical graduates from Nigeria and its implications for the country’s healthcare system, stressing the need for training institutions to expand capacity and produce more qualified professionals.
Ogunsola also highlighted existing gaps in medical training facilities and underscored the importance of sustained collaboration among stakeholders to address the challenges.
She commended the Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), for supporting the project, as well as the management of CMUL for facilitating its take-off. She added that the hostel, upon completion, would significantly improve student accommodation and support the university’s goal of training up to 1,000 medical doctors annually.
In his remarks, the Director of Colton Construction Limited, Dr Anthony Ajulo, expressed appreciation to the university management for the confidence reposed in the company. He assured stakeholders of the firm’s commitment to delivering the project in line with approved specifications and standards within the stipulated timeline of 24 months.
Earlier, the Provost of the College of Medicine, Professor Ademola Oremosu, disclosed that the hostel project forms part of the Special High Impact Projects of TETFund. He commended the university management for its commitment and expressed confidence that the project would enhance infrastructure for training competent and well-rounded medical practitioners.
The highlight of the ceremony was the signing of the necessary documentation, marking the formal handover of the site to Colton Construction Limited for the commencement of construction.
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