By Babatunde Emmanuel

The Great Independence Hall of Residence is set to launch the IndySnap app on Monday, November 9, 2026.

This was disclosed in an announcement by the hall’s Public Relations Officer, Sodiq Hammed Akinkunmi, and signed by the Administrator General, Obinelo Chisom Folorunsho on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

According to the announcement, IndySnap is a digital feature that allows residents to report faults around the hall by taking pictures of the affected areas and submitting their complaints through the app.

Speaking with IndyPress, the Administrator General, Obinelo Chisom, explained that the initiative was conceived following discussions between the Hall Executive Council and the alumni board.

“IndySnap was actually birthed out of discussions between the Hall Executive Council and the alumni board. The initiative was brought up by the alumni as we were made aware of something: capacity and capability,”he said.

“Capacity entails providing a company with the ability to perform certain tasks, while capability empowers them with the skills needed to perform those tasks.”

He also disclosed the ongoing renovation plans for A block while citing the reason for the initiative.

“In Great Independence Hall, we have renovated our D Block and the Junior Common Room (JCR), and we are set to renovate A Block next semester, including its toilets and bathrooms. I will not be around by then, but one thing is certain: how can we ensure these facilities are maintained? This was what birthed the IndySnap initiative.”

“We are moving from traditional methods of reporting faults, such as making entries in the logbook or reaching out to the House Secretary, to a digital platform. The world is moving rapidly, and if we are to keep up, we must also move with it,” he said.

According to him, the initiative is intended to digitalise the reporting process and ensure that issues arising within the hall are documented.

“For instance, if residents of Block B1 repeatedly report electricity problems through the app, we can download the monthly report logs and identify recurring issues. This will help us understand that the problem in B1 is not just an isolated fault but an underlying issue that requires attention.”

“It will help us gather data on faults across the hall, identify areas that need attention and determine where changes are necessary. The ultimate aim is to maintain a culture of maintenance,” he explained.

He also stated that QR codes would be placed at different locations within the hall to enable residents to scan and report faults directly to the hall executives for necessary action.