UNILAG Bans Skitmaking and Content Creation on Campus Without Approval

The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has announced a ban on the unauthorized use of its campus, including hostels and other facilities, for skitmaking, filmmaking, and content creation activities.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Communication, Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the university expressed concern over the growing trend of individuals and groups using its premises for video productions without official approval.

According to the statement, the decision is aimed at preserving the institution’s image, maintaining decorum, and protecting its academic environment from distortion or misuse in unregulated content.

“The attention of the University of Lagos Management has been drawn to the increasing use of the University premises, including hostels and other facilities, for shooting of films/videos (skits, vox pop, etc.) and cinematographic activities without appropriate authorisation,” the statement read.

The university emphasized that it has established formal procedures for obtaining permission to record or produce content on campus. Students, staff, and external collaborators are now required to seek approval from the Communications Unitbefore engaging in any filming activity.

While reaffirming its support for creativity and responsible expression, UNILAG stressed that such activities must align with its regulations.

“Members of the University community and the general public are therefore advised to comply strictly with this directive in the interest of order, safety, and collective responsibility,” the statement added.

The new directive comes amid a growing wave of Nigerian skitmakers and filmmakers using university settings as backdrops for social commentary and entertainment. UNILAG, notably, has produced several well-known creators, including Muhammed Gilmore, who graduated in 2024 with a degree in Chemistry, and Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, an alumnus of the institution.