By: Emmanuel Adebiyi
Renovation efforts have started on the Zik Hall Junior and Senior Common Rooms. As at afternoon of Thursday, 13th of March, 2024, workers were seen in the Junior Common Room with some building materials also close by.
The Hall Warden, Dr. Adelekan Okunlade, had earlier addressed issues affecting the hall community on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, while the hall executives subsequently released a memo on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, confirming the commencement of the renovation project.
According to the Hall Chairman, Fabiyi Caleb Oluwadamilare, the renovation of the Junior Common Room (JCR) has been a priority since the beginning of the session.
Fabiyi, further stated that the hall management had initially sought support from the alumni body by presenting a funding proposal, but with no substantial outcome, they had to explore other options to ensure the project’s completion.
He then revealed that the project is being financed by the university through the hall management, adding that it follows the recent construction of a toilet at the alumni block earlier in the session.
Commending the efforts of the Hall Warden, Fabiyi noted that Dr. Okunlade has remained committed to the hall's development and has been proactive in making necessary requests to the university administration for essential projects.
Fabiyi also stressed the need for a JCR that is functional and accessible to all Zikites rather than an excessively grand structure that may discourage student use.
