Some occupants of Stella Hostel have raised concerns following a notice issued by the hostel management asking occupants of selected rooms to vacate the hostel on December 25, 2025. The notice stated that the affected rooms were to be vacated due to renovation and fumigation.The notice listed rooms D103, D104, D105, E302, F103, F104 and F106 were the affected rooms.
Speaking on the issue, a student who has spent two years in the hostel said the fumigation exercise has always been a normal end-of-year practice. According to her, occupants are usually asked to vacate around December 25 to allow for fumigation and renovation. She added that although she was not aware of the affected rooms, she believes those asked to leave could return later or seek accommodation elsewhere.
Another student, who also preferred to remain anonymous, shared a similar view. She said fumigation has always been part of the hostel routine, but she was not informed about the selective rooms listed for renovation and could not explain how those rooms were chosen.
Different Story from occupants of the affected rooms
However, occupants of some of the affected rooms gave a different account. One student explained that she resumed school in October, and no prior information was given that they would be required to vacate. She said the notice was only pasted a few days ago, leaving students with little time to find alternative accommodation. When they complained about the short notice, she said they were told that one month was enough to look for a space.
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Another occupant from one of the affected rooms said the selection of rooms appeared unclear. She noted that some rooms with visible plumbing problems were not listed, while rooms without major issues were affected. She added that several attempts were made to find available hostel space, but none were found. Requests for an extension of time, she said, were not well received.
Some occupants also complained about the porter’s attitude, stating that complaints are often dismissed and that students feel pressured to leave despite having payments that extend into the new year.
Meanwhile, questions concerning the issue were sent to the management of Stella hostel in order to ensure an unbiased report, but no response was received as of the time of filing this report.
Reacting to the situation, the Welfare Director of the Students’ Union, Musab Okunola, said the union is aware of the complaints raised by Stella Hostel occupants and is currently working on the matter.