UNILAG Bans Skit and Film Shoots on Campus

The University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka, has stopped the unauthorised use of its campus, including hostels and other facilities, for skits, films, or any kind of video production.

In a statement released on Thursday by the Head of the Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the university said many people have been using its premises to shoot videos without getting permission, and that this has become a serious problem.

According to the school, the decision was made to protect the university’s image and maintain the peace and order of its learning environment.

“The management of the University of Lagos has noticed the growing use of its premises, including hostels and other facilities, for shooting skits, films, and other videos without proper approval,” the statement said.

It added that the university already has clear procedures for anyone who wants to use its campus for filming or content creation. These procedures are meant to ensure safety, discipline, and the protection of the school’s reputation.

UNILAG advised that anyone, whether students, staff, or outsiders, who wants to record any form of video on campus must first get approval from the Communication Unit.

The university noted that while it supports creativity and free expression, such activities must follow its official rules and not disrupt the academic environment.

“Everyone — members of the university community and the general public — is expected to follow this directive for the sake of order and safety,” the statement concluded.

The new rule comes as many content creators and skitmakers now use public places, including schools, for their comedy and social media videos.

UNILAG has, in fact, produced some of Nigeria’s popular skitmakers. In January 2024, Muhammed Gilmore, a well-known content creator, graduated from the university with a degree in Chemistry. Later that year, another famous comedian, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, known as Brain Jotter, also completed his studies at UNILAG.