Following Wednesday’s scare created by a hoax film that imitated a bandit attack, the management of Lagos State University has issued a warning to students, staff, and visitors regarding the production of obscene or illegal skits on campus.
A skit called “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” documented the incident that happened on December 5. It featured people costumed as bandits entering the Ojo campus in a commando fashion, which caused students and bystanders to flee in terror.
The PUNCH states that the episode was ultimately determined to be staged content, after it sparked a minor stir.
Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, a spokesman for the university, issued a statement today warning of the increasing prevalence of unpleasant, improper, and defamatory acts performed on university property.
The university issued a statement expressing worry over the growing number of students’ unapproved usage of campus and facilities for content development.
“Although the university promotes free thought and responsible expression, it is clear that some of the content is disrespectful, inappropriate, and distorts the university’s reputation and values.”
“Causing reputational damage and undermining the university’s standing as a respected centre of learning and character development.” That was the LASU statement on why the warning was necessary in light of the increasing prevalence of unregulated content production on campus.
This led the administration to decree that all future filming and cinematographic endeavors on university property must first secure the institution’s official consent.
Skits, vox pops, short films, promotional videos, and any audiovisual recording made on university property, in dorms, or adjacent buildings are all encompassed by the regulation, as mentioned.
“The university hereby issues the following directive in its role as a responsible institution that values its reputation and in its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the university environment as a center for knowledge, research, and innovation:”
“From now on, prior approval from the university’s Centre for Information and Public Relations is required for any individual—students, staff, or members of the general public—wishing to participate in cinematographic activities on any of the university’s campuses,” the statement stated.
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