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UG hostels renovated with US$16m by government floods after downpour

The recently renovated University of Ghana Enterprise Limited (UGEL) hostels on the University of Ghana campus flooded following a heavy downpour on May 22, 2024.

Footage shared by campus-based Radio Univers shows extensive flooding in several corridors and some rooms.

These images have cast a spotlight on the state of the UGEL halls, which were renovated with a US$16 million budget allocated by the government in order for the facility to serve as a Game Village for the recent African Games.

In another report by TV3, students residing in the diaspora halls expressed their dissatisfaction with the current conditions of the halls.

Despite the refurbishment, parts of the halls leak, the reading rooms and kitchens are in poor condition, and students are struggling with inadequate Wi-Fi connectivity.

“When we saw the renovation, we thought by the time we come back, life in the diaspora halls would be very good. But, when we came, we saw otherwise,” one student told TV3.

“Currently, most of the rooms lack tables and chairs,” another student lamented.

Watch the video below :

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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