How insecurity, collapsed facilities plague Kaduna college

Students at Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, are contending with a dire situation marked by crumbling infrastructure, pervasive security concerns, and insufficient welfare provisions. A recent assessment revealed the college's struggle with a severely dilapidated access road, escalating transportation costs, and inadequate hostel security, despite persistent calls for improvements from stakeholders.

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The road is in a very poor state and has become a source of hardship for students, staff and visitors. Commercial motorcycle operators often refuse to enter the campus because of the condition of the road, forcing people to trek long distances.

The most pressing issue is the state of the road leading to the institution. During the rainy season, large sections flood, making navigation extremely difficult for students, staff, and visitors. This hardship forces many to trek long distances, as commercial motorcycle operators often refuse to enter the campus. The poor road condition directly impacts academic and religious activities, with students frequently arriving late or missing lectures.

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I fell into the muddy water and missed my lectures that day. There have been times when students could not get to school because motorcycles were unable to access the campus after rainfall.

Students have recounted instances of accidents due to the road's condition, with one student falling into muddy water and missing classes. The increased transportation fares further burden students. While the college's Head of Procurement acknowledged the long-standing problem and mentioned a past uncompleted road contract, he stated that the institution has used its limited resources for partial rehabilitation. Repeated requests have been made to the Kaduna State Government and the Kaduna State Roads Agency for intervention on this critical infrastructure need.

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As Students’ Union leaders, we consistently raised concerns about the road. Unfortunately, little has changed. Many students still miss lectures whenever it rains because access to the campus becomes difficult.