A student of Imo State University (IMSU) has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of a lecture hall after sharing a viral video that shocked many online. In the footage, students could be seen using umbrellas during a lecture to protect themselves from rainwater leaking heavily through the roof, highlighting the dire state of infrastructure in the institution.
The video, originally posted on TikTok by the user @that_imo_girl7, showed rows of students seated inside a large lecture hall with umbrellas fully open, desperately trying to stay dry as water dripped all over their desks and belongings. Some students were visibly frustrated, while others attempted to continue taking notes despite the chaos caused by the leak.
In the caption of her post, the student passionately appealed to the school authorities, calling for urgent repairs and emphasizing that both students and lecturers were suffering due to the poor state of the facilities. She wrote:
“@IMO STATE UNIVERSITY 📚 please this is me bringing awareness to this… it’s not fair that we students have to face this and can’t find shelter in our halls/classrooms. Our buildings are old and dilapidated. I hope somehow this matter will reach the board of directors 🙏.”
“Ps: this is me reaching out for the sake of other students and lecturers, I’m not trying to shade the school 🙏.”
Following the release of the video, many social media users flooded the comment section to share their outrage and disappointment, urging the university administration to prioritize the safety and comfort of its students. Several commentators pointed out that such incidents damage the reputation of the university and put students' health and learning experience at risk.
See some reactions below:
sekura: “poly nekede is the most clean school in imo.”
Jesus 😩: “see school way I put as first choice ehh 😩😩.”
Ogeh_Frank: “Nne please which department you dey, I have a sister in imsu too.”
vee_vian03: “But wait ooooo them paste una result for ceiling 😂😂😂😂.”
childoflight831: “The school management is shameless, this is unacceptable.”
simplygift91: “U can never see this in education faculty and law faculty.”
anonymousgreg: “Una Dey use umbrella inside ur auditorium and person been tell me say Imsu better pass futo 😭😂😂😂.”
gmsnailbar: “And na the sch wey Dey insult poly be this o😂😂😂, what a nice water fall.”
Es_Th_Er_08: “So na the IMSU wey no gree NEKEDE hear word be this 😭😂😂.”
Anna 💖💖: “And nah the school I wan come 😩, is it that bad 🙂.”
Many commenters also called on the state government and alumni association to intervene and assist in funding immediate renovations, stressing that no student should have to endure such unsafe and humiliating learning conditions. Some described the scene as embarrassing for a university that prides itself as a center of academic excellence.
Educational experts have further weighed in, describing the incident as a reflection of a broader infrastructural crisis affecting many public universities across Nigeria. They emphasized that continuous neglect of maintenance not only demoralizes students but also compromises the overall quality of education.
The video has sparked broader discussions on social media about the urgent need for better funding and accountability in higher education institutions, with calls for thorough inspections of all lecture halls and hostels to prevent future incidents.
WATCH VIDEO:
@that_imo_girl7
@IMO STATE UNIVERSITY 📚 please this is me bringing awareness to this..it’s not fair that we students have to face this and can’t find shelter in our halls/classrooms. Our buildings are old and dilapidated. I hope somehow this matter will reach the board of directors🙏. Ps:this is me reaching out for the sake of other students and lecturers,I’m not trying to shade the school 🙏 #imsutiktokers #owerritiktokers❤️❤️ #fyp #university
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