Institutional development · Student experience, equity and outcomes · Nigeria
University of Lagos trains student leaders in advocacy, law and finance at four-day retreat
The University of Lagos ran its yearly retreat for student leaders in Abeokuta from 22 to 25 October 2026, with sessions on ethics, legal principles, money management and civic campaigning.
Why it matters: University of Lagos student representatives who took part were given sessions on leadership ethics, law, finance and advocacy.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) said its yearly retreat for student leaders lasted four days, from Thursday 22 October to Sunday 25 October 2026.
The event was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, according to the university.
Sessions on Friday 23 October covered ethical leadership, the rule of law, managing finances and civic advocacy, the university reported.
The university said the retreat aims to give student representatives the know-how, hands-on skills and ethical grounding they need.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
For UNILAG's student representatives, the retreat that ended on 25 October provided sessions on ethics, law, finance and advocacy, which the university says are meant to build their skills and principles.
