NANS Bemoans Lack Students’ Welfare At UNN

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for urgent intervention from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Governing Council, and the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure that the institution’s students receive the welfare and quality education they deserve.

On Thursday, NANS senate president Afeez Akinteye bemoaned the students’ lack of welfare following an administrative crisis in the institution.

The students’ body declared its support for the institution’s governing council, adding that it aligns with the decision to set up a committee to investigate the developments.

NANS said, “Due to the Registrar’s alleged misconduct, the institution’s students have suffered from a lack of welfare, including delays in fumigating the university’s twenty-seven hostels.

“We express deep concern over the ongoing administrative crisis at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where the actions of the university’s Registrar, Dr Mrs Celine Nnebedum, have severely undermined student welfare and disrupted critical development projects.

“Reports from concerned students and stakeholders indicate that the Registrar has continuously engaged in misconduct, among other allegations, all of which have negatively impacted the smooth running of the institution.

“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. The fumigation finally commenced in January 2025.

“Further investigation has revealed that the Registrar has also allegedly obstructed the execution of several critical university projects. These deliberate sabotages have significantly disrupted university administration and reflect a clear abuse of office.

“It is further disheartening that the Registrar attempted to impose an unjust financial penalty of nearly a quarter of a million naira on students for late file submissions, a move that was only stopped due to the timely intervention of the Acting Vice-Chancellor.

“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 Governing Council Chairman, recognising his integrity and commitment to the proper university administration.

“Furthermore, as students from the UNN campus have contacted us, we strongly suggest the Governing Council to ensure justice is done. If this case is found to be a witch-hunt against the Vice-Chancellor, the necessary corrective measures must be taken to safeguard the integrity of the university’s leadership.