If you are a student at UNIZIK, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Paul University, Tansian University, or Poly Oko in Awka — or a parent furnishing a hostel room — this guide tells you exactly what to buy and what to avoid.
What Students Need in a Mattress
Student requirements are simple: affordable, durable, and easy to move. You are not looking for luxury — you need something that survives 4–5 years of hostel life without breaking the bank.
Best Options for Students in Awka
ENO Foam — Best Budget Choice
ENO Foam starts from ₦22,816 for a 2.5×6ft at 3 inches. For a 3×6ft single at 6 inches — the most practical student size — prices start around ₦43,362. This is the most affordable original foam in our depot. Good for 3–5 years of standard use.
Elite Foam — Best Value Choice
Elite Foam starts from ₦27,108. Slightly denser than ENO, it lasts longer under daily use. For a 3×6ft at 6 inches, Elite Foam costs around ₦52,668. The extra ₦9,000 over ENO buys you noticeably better durability — worth it if your budget allows.
Elite Foam at 3×6ft and 6 inches — approximately ₦52,668. Durable enough for 4 years of hostel use, affordable enough for student budgets. WhatsApp us at 08108310088 to order.
Sizes for Student Hostels
Most UNIZIK and Poly Oko hostel bunk beds are 2.5×6ft or 3×6ft. Measure your bunk frame before ordering — some older hostel frames are non-standard. Private hostels near campus usually have standard 3×6ft frames.
What to Avoid
- Do not buy from street vendors — foam sold on the roadside in Awka is often recycled or very low quality foam that sags within months
- Avoid thicknesses below 4 inches — 3-inch foam feels like sleeping on the floor by Year 2
- Do not fold the mattress when moving — roll it or carry it flat. Folding breaks the foam permanently
Parent Buying for a Child at UNIZIK?
Come to our depot at Romans 9:15 Plaza Arroma, 3 Ifite Road, Awka — we are close to campus. Or order on WhatsApp and we deliver free anywhere within Awka. Many parents WhatsApp us the day before their child's resumption and we have the mattress delivered to the hostel gate.
Delivery to UNIZIK Campus
We offer free delivery within Awka — including to the UNIZIK main campus, Awka campus, and private hostels on Enugu-Onitsha Road. WhatsApp us at 08108310088 to arrange delivery time.