The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has placed a ban on unauthorized skits and filming activities on its campuses after a prank video mimicking a bandit attack sparked panic among students and staff on Wednesday.
In a statement issued on Friday, the university’s spokesperson, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, raised concern over the growing trend of students and visitors using LASU’s facilities to produce offensive and inappropriate content that misrepresents the institution’s values.
The statement read: “The Lagos State University has observed with concern the increasing unauthorised use of its campuses and facilities for content creation activities, particularly by students.
“While the university encourages creativity and responsible self-expression, it has become evident that some of the content being produced is offensive, inappropriate and misrepresents the values and image of the institution.”
To curb the misuse of its premises, the university directed that all individuals including students, staff and visitors must obtain prior approval from its Centre for Information and Public Relations before engaging in any cinematographic or content creation activity on campus.
“As a responsible institution that holds its reputation in high regard, and in its commitment to preserving the sanctity of the university environment as a hub of knowledge, research and innovation, the university hereby issues the following directive:
“All individuals, including students, staff and members of the general public, who wish to engage in cinematographic activities on any of the university’s campuses must, henceforth, obtain prior approval from the Centre for Information and Public Relations of the university,” the statement concluded.
LASU also announced a ban on drone usage within its premises without formal clearance from the security department, citing safety and privacy concerns.
- Media Report