The University of Ghana, in partnership with FirstBank Ghana, has commissioned a new Hotspot Comfort Zone at the Legon campus, marking another significant step in the institution’s drive to enhance the student experience through modern, student-centred infrastructure.
The facility, located near the Athletics Oval, forms part of the university’s broader initiative to provide students with safe, comfortable, and digitally equipped spaces to study, collaborate, or relax between lectures.
With thousands of students commuting from off-campus locations daily and limited spaces available for academic or leisure breaks, the new Hotspot Comfort Zone is expected to ease pressure on existing facilities while enriching campus life.
Transformation
Speaking at the ceremony last Friday, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Professor Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare, said the project aligned strongly with two of the university’s strategic priorities — delivering a transformative student experience and strengthening partnerships.
He explained that the university had long anticipated the completion of the facility, especially given the growing need for conducive student spaces on campus.
Professor Awandare commended FirstBank for being one of the first corporate partners to commit to building a Hotspot Comfort Zone under the university’s partnership model, which invited organisations to support key projects in exchange for brand visibility.
“We don’t see these as donations; the University of Ghana is a premium brand, and working with us enhances the brands of our partners as well," he stated.
Commitment
The Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FirstBank, Olusegun Alebiosu, said the commissioning reflected the bank’s commitment to supporting education, youth development and community advancement.
He explained that the exponential growth in tertiary enrolment, accelerated in recent years by the Free SHS policy, had created infrastructural challenges that required innovative responses.
“With more students living off campus and spending hours commuting, access to conducive learning spaces becomes essential,” he said.
“We see these challenges as opportunities to support communities and improve lives.
This Comfort Zone is designed to provide students with a modern, safe space to learn, collaborate, and recharge,” he added.
Mr Alebiosu noted that the facility, equipped with high-speed internet, modern washrooms and comfortable seating, aligned with the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of a digitalised and inclusive university environment.
He also encouraged students to use the space responsibly, maintain it, and leverage its connectivity to enhance their academic work and creativity.
He reaffirmed FirstBank’s commitment to initiatives that supported talent development, financial literacy, digital learning, and youth empowerment across Africa.
