Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Seven professors are vying to become the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, as incumbent Tanko Ishaya's tenure nears its end.

The contest comes amid questions about the university's infrastructure and its treatment of students with disabilities. A recent PREMIUM TIMES investigation documented the difficulties faced by students with disabilities at the institution, particularly those living at Village Hostel, which accommodates students with special needs.

The investigation found that the hostel lacked basic accessibility features, including ramps and grab rails in its bathrooms. It also documented poor sanitation, overgrown bushes and uneven pathways that make movement difficult fo...