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NANS condemns LAUTECH student suspensions, plans Monday protest
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The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West Zone D, has criticized Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH for suspending students involved in a peaceful protest. The protest concerned the relocation of the Anatomy and Physiology Departments from the College of Health Sciences to the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences. NANS, in a statement signed by Public Relations Officer Olugbemi Timothy, General Secretary Ojetola Babatunde, and Coordinator Adeyemo Josiah, stated that while it does not condone law and order breakdown, it finds it unfair that students raising legitimate concerns are being punished instead of engaged constructively. The association lamented that the institution chose a punitive path rather than addressing the underlying issues. NANS views the four-semester suspensions as excessive and inconsistent with fair hearing principles. The association also highlighted the prolonged suspension of the Students’ Union Government in LAUTECH, which it believes has widened the communication gap between management and students. NANS demands an immediate review and reversal of the suspensions, open dialogue between the university management and students, and a clear roadmap for restoring the Students' Union Government. To demonstrate its commitment, NANS South-West plans to lead a delegation to LAUTECH on Monday, June 8, 2026, for a peaceful protest and to engage with university management and stakeholders.
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