The purpose of this study is to present a “Self-Help” alternative approach to developing, building, managing, and maintaining campus infrastructures, facilities, and amenities in Nigerian Universities and integrating facilities management, operations and maintenance as part of engineering education. Currently, Nigerian Universities follow the traditional method of infrastructures and facilities management. Most campuses around the country have delipidated dormitories, and campus roads are in terrible and debilitating conditions. Most campuses lack running water in the dormitories, libraries, offices, and laboratories. Students have to walk down two to three stories to fetch water for their use. There is a chronic and persistent shortage of electricity supply on campuses. In many universities across the country, students residing on campuses experience up to five days without electricity and had to rely on kerosene lamps for studying. In a country like Nigeria, this should be unacceptable in the 21^st century because it hinders student learning and impedes campus growth and improvement. This approach centers on utilizing the services of students to lead operations, management, and maintenance of infrastructures and facilities. The expected outcome is to maintain 24 hours electricity and water supply, environmentally safe dormitories and recreation areas, and clean classrooms, offices, and landscaping.

Keywords

Infrastructures, Facilities, Operations, Engineering, Education,