UNILAG Students Stranded in China Return Home After University Intervention
A group of students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who were stranded in China after completing a one-year academic exchange programme are now on their way back to Nigeria, following the institution's swift intervention. The incident came to public attention after an X user, @Osunwede, popularly known as Turah BMG, raised the alarm on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Details of the Ordeal
Osunwede called for urgent attention, stating that some UNILAG students were currently stranded in a foreign country. She further provided details: “She has been contacted. They were to return to Nigeria after a 1 year study in China, a lecturer was in charge (payment was made as at last year). The agent the lecturer used booked a 27hr layover in Qatar. Qatar doesn’t allow more than 24hr layover except you have a visa.”
University's Swift Response
Responding via its official X account, @UnilagNigeria, the federal government-owned university confirmed that the issue had been resolved and the students were already travelling home. “Thank you for reaching out @Osunwede. The situation has been swiftly resolved. The students have been well taken care of, and are now on their way back home. As we await their safe return, on behalf of the @UnilagVC, we appreciate everyone who brought this to our attention.”
Concerns Over Lecturer's Threats
Osunwede called on UNILAG to embark upon a proper investigation, as the lecturer in charge is subtly threatening to fail the students for daring to raise the alarm. “Thank you so much & to the VC for swift response. However, a proper investigation needs to be carried out so such won’t repeat itself again. The lecturer in charge is subtly threatening to fail the students for daring to raise alarm. He has been said to be notorious for this.”
Background
The students had completed a one-year study in China and were scheduled to return to Nigeria. The lecturer responsible for their travel arrangements used an agent who booked a 27-hour layover in Qatar, which exceeds the 24-hour visa-free transit limit. This caused the students to be stranded until the university intervened.
