NANS criticises LAUTECH over student suspensions and plans protest
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D, has condemned the suspension of several students at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The suspensions followed a peaceful protest against the relocation of the Anatomy and Physiology Departments. NANS described the disciplinary action as punitive and called for constructive engagement instead. The association announced plans to protest at the university on Monday, June 8, 2026.
What we know
- NANS leaders, including Olugbemi Timothy, Ojetola Babatunde, and Adeyemo Josiah, criticised LAUTECH for suspending students involved in a protest over departmental relocation.
- The association stated that students were suspended for four semesters, which it described as excessive and inconsistent with fair hearing and restorative justice.
- NANS demanded an immediate review and reversal of the suspensions, open dialogue with the management, and a roadmap for restoring the Students’ Union Government.
- The group plans to lead a peaceful protest at LAUTECH on Monday, June 8, 2026, to engage with university management and stakeholders.
- NANS emphasised the need for dialogue and protection of students’ rights, urging the university to end actions that suppress lawful representation.
