Abstract
Welfare services provision and management of student unrest are crucial issues in the governance of higher institutions. This study assessed the provision of welfare services with a focus on understanding their adequacy and impact on student unrest. The objectives were to identify the available welfare services provided, evaluate the strategies, employed in managing student unrest, and determine the influence of welfare service provision on the management of student unrest. The study was hinged on the theory frustration-aggression, which has been widely applied to understand various social behaviors, including student unrest in educational settings. The research adopted a descriptive survey design, utilizing a multi-stage cluster sampling method to ensure a representative sample of students from various faculties at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated that while certain welfare services, such as health care, are perceived as adequate by most students, there are significant concerns regarding the adequacy of mental health support, financial aid, housing, career services, and other student support systems. The study concluded that there are critical areas in need of enhancement to better meet student needs and to manage student unrest more effectively.