UI SU Water Tanks Cleaning Ritual

 

   On the crisp morning of Saturday, 27th January 2024, the University of Ibadan Student Union (UI SU) continued its tradition of sending male students to various halls for a cleanup mission of washing water tanks. The A block tanks took the lead in this exercise in Queen Elizabeth II Hall, commencing at 9:03 am.

   The cleanup ritual kicked off with the draining of water from the A block tanks in Queens Hall, as the designated student cleaners prepared for a hands-on approach. Clad in determination, they entered the emptied tanks and began the washing exercise. Queenites were asked a night before to fetch enough water so as not to disturb the washing exercise.

   This tradition, a well-established routine for the UI SU, has male students bringing a lively twist to an otherwise mundane task. The cleanup crew also brought a speaker to infuse the atmosphere with a merry vibe. As the lively tunes played, the washing continued.

   One notable aspect of this recurrent event is the collaborative spirit among the students. Some members of the cleanup crew stayed outside the tanks, ready to lend a helping hand if their comrades inside required assistance. This combination of teamwork and tradition has transformed the routine task of water tank cleaning into very unique exercise.

   The UI SU's commitment to maintaining healthy student living remains and this year, as it was done last semester, the storage tanks in the hostel were scrubbed clean to ensure that the water that Queenites used was safe.