The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has announced a ban on skitmaking, content creation, and all forms of video recording within its campus and hostels without prior authorization from the institution.
The directive, issued in a statement signed by the university’s Head of Communication, Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, comes amid growing concern over the increasing use of UNILAG’s facilities for unapproved productions, including comedy skits, vox pops, and film shoots.
“The attention of the University Management has been drawn to the rising use of the University premises, including hostels and other facilities, for shooting of films, videos, skits, and similar cinematographic activities without proper authorisation,” the statement said.
According to the university, the measure is intended to protect UNILAG’s image, maintain order within the academic environment, and prevent the misrepresentation of its facilities in public and online content.
The statement further noted that any individual—whether student, staff, or visitor—must obtain formal approval from the university’s Communication Unit before engaging in any form of video recording or production on campus.
While recognizing the value of creative expression, UNILAG stressed that all media-related activities must comply with established institutional procedures to ensure decorum and safety.
The university urged students, staff, and the general public to adhere strictly to the directive “in the interest of order, safety, and collective responsibility.”
