Covenant University enforces strict rules banning raw food items on campus. Photo credit: Covenant University
Covenant University has outlined a clear list of items that students are strictly forbidden to bring onto campus in 2026
From raw food and cooking appliances to hard drugs, alcohol, and entertainment devices, the rules are designed to maintain discipline and safety
These restrictions reflect the institution’s commitment to creating a focused learning environment rooted in values and responsibility
Covenant University, one of Nigeria’s leading private institutions, has a strict code of conduct that extends beyond academics.
To maintain discipline and a focused learning environment, the university enforces a list of prohibited items that students are not allowed to bring onto campus in 2026
This policy is designed to safeguard students’ wellbeing and uphold the institution’s values.
Raw food items Among the banned items are raw food products. The university discourages students from bringing raw food to campus, as cooking is not permitted in hostels. This rule ensures safety and prevents fire hazards that could arise from cooking equipment
Hard drugs and cigarettes
Covenant University has a zero-tolerance policy towards hard drugs such as Indian hemp and other illicit substances. Cigarettes are also strictly forbidden.
Alcohol and weapons
Alcoholic drinks, lethal weapons, guns, bullets, and injections are all prohibited. The university prioritises safety and security, ensuring that the campus remains a safe space for learning and personal growth
Cooking utensils and appliances
Students are not allowed to bring cooking utensils such as hot plates, rice cookers, toasters, microwaves, blenders, or saucepans. Larger appliances like refrigerators, grillers, and washing machines are also banned.
Clothing restrictions
Interestingly, Covenant University also restricts certain clothing materials. Jeans, jean-like fabrics, chinos, corduroy, and what the institution describes as “diabolic materials” are not permitted.
Entertainment devices
Television sets, video machines, DVD and VCD players, TV cards, antennas, and ungodly musical tapes or CDs are banned. The university also prohibits phones, SIM cards, sim-enabled devices, and gaming consoles such as PlayStation. These rules are intended to minimise distractions and keep students focused on their studies.
Other prohibited items
Additional banned items include condoms and contraceptives, kerosene lamps, gas cookers, candles, matches, lighters, and any goods meant for sale or business activities. The university also reserves the right to update the list of contraband items as needed.
See the full list below:
Here’s the full list of banned items at Covenant University:
1.Hard drugs such as Indian hemp and other illicit drugs
2.Cigarettes
3.Alcohol and alcoholic drinks
4.Bottles, knives, fork
5.Lethal weapons / injection
6.Guns or bullets
7.Knock out of any kind
8. Kerosene lamp, gas cooker, candles, matches, lighter
9.Washing machine
10.Cooking utensils such as hot plates, rice cookers, toasters, microwaves, electric boiling ring, saucepans, blenders etc.
11. Refrigerators, grillers
12. Any items meant for sale or business activities
13. Raw food items
14. Jeans or jean-like material, chinos, corduroy, and diabolic materials
15. TV sets
16. Ungodly musical tapes & CDs
17. Video machines, tapes, DVD & VCD players
18. TV card, antennas
19.Phones, SIM cards, sim-enabled devices and other phone accessories
20. Computer game (PlayStation)
21. Weight or shot put
22. Condoms and contraceptives
23. Other contraband items that may be specified or published from time to time
