NANS SUPPORTS UNN GOVERNING COUNCIL’S INVESTIGATION INTO DELAYED FUMIGATION
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria Nsukka and the Federal Ministry of Education to restore the university’s accountability and ensure that students receive the quality education they are entitled to.
In a statement on Thursday from NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, in Ibadan, Oyo State, the association also expressed support for the Governing Council’s decision to form a committee to investigate allegations against the Registrar made by students.
Akinteye highlighted one of the allegations, which involved a deliberate delay in fumigating the university’s 27 hostels, despite serious pest infestations.
He further noted that the acting Vice-Chancellor, upon taking office, prioritized students’ welfare and obtained the necessary approvals from the Pro-Chancellor and the university’s Management Tenders’ Board on October 28, 2024, to conduct the fumigation.
“One of the most alarming instances of this sabotage is the deliberate delay in fumigating the university’s 27 hostels, despite severe pest infestations, including bedbugs, rats, mosquitoes, and even snakes, posing serious health risks to students.
“Unnecessary delays forced students to endure unhygienic and unsafe conditions for months before the fumigation finally commenced in January 2025.
“We align with the decision of the UNN Governing Council to set up a committee to investigate these disturbing developments and stand firmly with the Council Chairman, recognising his integrity and commitment to the proper administration of the university.
“Furthermore, as students from the UNN campus have reached out to us, urging fairness in this matter, we strongly advise the council to ensure that justice is done.
“NANS therefore urges the Governing Council, the Federal Ministry of Education, and all other relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore accountability and ensure that students receive the quality education and welfare they deserve.
“The UNN is an institution of national pride, and we will not stand by while its progress is derailed by administrative misconduct,” he insisted.
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