By our Reporter
Covenant University has once again reaffirmed its campus policies for the 2025 academic year, sparking renewed attention from students, parents, and education stakeholders.
The private Christian institution maintained that students are not allowed to use mobile phones or SIM-enabled devices on campus. Instead, learners can only make use of laptops, iPads, tablets, and cameras provided these gadgets do not support SIM card connectivity. According to the school, this policy is designed to “reduce distractions and promote a more disciplined academic environment.”
Similarly, the university stressed that cooking remains prohibited within student halls of residence. “Students are not allowed to prepare their own meals anywhere on campus,” the administration reiterated, insisting that all meals must be purchased through the school’s cafeterias, which provide a variety of food options. Officials explained that the restriction is to “ensure food safety, minimize fire risks, and maintain hygiene standards across hostels.”
The reminder has continued to generate debate among parents and students. While Covenant insists the policies are meant to instill focus, discipline, and orderliness, many have argued that they impose unnecessary limitations on young adults navigating university life.
Over the years, the institution has built a reputation for enforcing strict codes of conduct, often defended by its management as essential to upholding its academic and spiritual ethos. Yet, for some students, the absence of personal phones and the inability to cook in hostels remain points of contention especially in an age where digital connectivity and independence are increasingly vital.
With the policies reaffirmed in 2025, Covenant University has signaled that it has no intention of relaxing its long-standing rules. The debate now rests on whether these measures represent genuine discipline or an outdated form of control in today’s learning environment.
