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The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has called on the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), the Federal Ministry of Education, and other relevant authorities to take immediate action to restore accountability in the university. This move aims to ensure that students receive the quality education and welfare they deserve.

In a statement issued by NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, the student body expressed support for the Governing Council’s decision to set up a committee to investigate allegations against the Registrar. The allegations include the deliberate delay in fumigating the university’s 27 hostels, despite severe pest infestations.

According to NANS, “One of the most alarming instances of this sabotage is the deliberate delay in fumigating the university’s twenty-seven hostels, despite severe pest infestations, including bedbugs, rats, mosquitoes, and even snakes, posing serious health risks to students.”

“This baseless claim resulted in unnecessary delays that 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, recognizing his integrity and commitment to the proper administration of the university.

The student body noted that the acting vice chancellor had secured necessary approvals for the fumigation on October 28, 2024, but the process was delayed, forcing students to endure unhygienic and unsafe conditions for months. The fumigation finally commenced in January 2025.

NANS aligns with the Governing Council’s decision to investigate these developments and stands firmly with the Council Chairman, recognizing his integrity and commitment to proper administration. The student body urged the council to ensure justice is done, saying, “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.”.

Ultimately, NANS calls on the Governing Council, the Federal Ministry of Education, and all relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore accountability and ensure students receive the quality education and welfare they deserve.

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