UNILAG Partners With Swoop For Safer, More Affordable Campus Food Delivery

By Emmanuel Adenuga

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has selected Swoop as one of two food delivery platforms permitted to operate on campus under a new program, aimed at improving campus safety and security while making delivery riders more accountable.

The three month pilot program is being introduced over concerns about the increasing number of unregistered delivery riders and it’s implications for student security and campus orderliness.

Under the new system, food deliveries will be handled by a limited number of registered riders approved by the university.

According to the organization, Swoop will work in close partnership with UNILAG’s security unit and the Dean of Student Affairs on riders registration and monitoring whilst ensuring students welfare.

“We are pleased to have been selected by UNILAG as one of the two platforms supporting this important programme,” said Demola Adesina, country manager for Swoop.

“The university has been very clear that student safety and security are the priority, and we share that responsibility.

“Having studied at UNILAG myself, I’m deeply invested in creating a solution that makes our campus safer and more convenient.

“Our focus is to ensure that every Swoop rider operating on campus is properly registered, identifiable and accountable, while giving students continued access to convenient and affordable food delivery.”

Demola Adesina, said the company is aligned with the university’s focus and priority on campus safety.

The company said the partnership is expected to improve campus security while giving students continued access to convenient and affordable food delivery.

According to Swoop, it’s app allows customers to spot delivery and hidden service charges before confirming an order while enabling them to track their order in real time.

It also noted that the company’s operating model also allows delivery riders to retain 100 percent of their delivery fees while merchants benefit from lower platform fees.