University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has said that it is set to restore the original Master Plan of the university in order to promote environmental sanity in line with global best practices.
The Chairman, Office of Vice-chancellor Committee on Restoration of UNN Master Plan, Dr Okey Ekwelem, who is also Director of Physical Planning in UNN, disclosed this in Nsukka on Tuesday while briefing newsmen.
NewsBits reports that members of the committee present during the briefing were Dr. G Nnadi, Secretary of the Committee, Dr Arron Agbo, Director of Housing and Accommodation, Mr Nweke Egede, Director of Works, Mr.Okey Ambrose, acting Chief Security Officer and Mr Agha Egwu, Acting Public Relations Officer.
Ekwelem said the committee had already informed owners of shops attached to university’s fences, illegal structures and shanties inside the university to remove them before May 2, 2026, or have them demolished in order to restore the institution’s original Master Plan.
“We have informed them that in an effort to restore the UNN Master Plan and green areas, demolition of all illegal structures situated inside and around the university fences will commence from May 6. This action follows an earlier notice issued on 4th March, 2026, directing all occupants of such unauthorized structures to vacate the area before April 2, 2026.
“The deadline was further extended to May 2, 2026. The university has given adequate time to ensure full compliance by those affected. The University Directorate of Community Relations also recently engaged with some of the occupants of the areas to inform them about the management plan to restore the areas to its original master plan,” he said.
He explained that the present administration of Prof Simon Ortuanya, the Vice-chancellor is to restore the original Master Plan of UNN that would help to promote environmental sanity in line with global best practices.
“As a foremost academic institution, UNN is committed to maintaining a serene, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing environment befitting a world-class university. The university management is determined to give the environment a befitting facelift by restoring the master plan and green areas of the institution.
“The Management therefore appeals to all concerned persons to cooperate fully with this exercise in the interest of safety, order, and sustainable campus development,” he said. The chairman of the Committee also disclosed that the university had mapped out designated spaces within its premises to accommodate legitimate retail businesses.
He urged individuals and business owners who would be affected by the demolition to take advantage of these spaces approved by the university management for their commercial activities.
