The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has made clarification over a viral photograph depicting where some students of the institution were in a long queue in search of water.
The spokesman of UNN, Mr. Okwun Omeaku in a statement on Friday, revealed that the incident captured in the picture happened five years ago, before the COVID-19 lockdown, when one of the boreholes supplying water to one of the hostels temporarily broke down.
Omeaku, assured stakeholders and the general public that the institution remain committed to providing essential amenities, including a stable water supply, to ensure a conducive learning and living environment for the students.
While expressing appreciation for the concern expressed by those who shared the image, Omeaku, encouraged the public to verify information before concluding.
The statement reads, “The attention of the management of the University of Nigeria has been drawn to an online trending photograph insinuating that students of the University of Nigeria suffer from acute water scarcity on our campus. This is untrue and does not reflect the current reality of water supply on any of our campuses.
“We wish to clarify that the incident captured in the image happened five years ago, before the COVID-19 lockdown, when one of the boreholes supplying water to one of our hostels temporarily broke down. The matter was urgently resolved the next day.
“The management of the University made further arrangements to ensure the regular provision of municipal services to our staff and students. At our Nsukka campus, we have six fully functional boreholes that provide a steady supply of clean water to members of the University Community.
“At the Enugu Campus, where geological conditions make borehole drilling challenging due to coal deposits, the University has established an efficient system that ensures reliable water supply. Water is consistently transported from two university-owned boreholes at Ninth Mile to meet the needs of students and staff.
“The University management assures our stakeholders and the general public that we remain committed to providing essential amenities, including a stable water supply, to ensure a conducive learning and living environment for our students.
“We appreciate the concern expressed by those who have shared the image and encourage everyone to verify information before concluding.”
