The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in Ogun State, has expelled one of its students over adrawing the attention of the public to the alleged indiscriminate arrest of his colleagues by the police and incessant robbery attacks on campus.
Nigeria tertiary institutions are known for several irregularities such as delay in the release of results, overcrowded and ill-equipped classrooms, dilapidated hostels, among others. Rather than attend to issues raised by students, authorities over the years scapegoat students calling their attention to these irregularities.
The letter read that “at the Student Disciplinary Committee meeting held on August 29, 2019, you were invited for the purpose of giving you fair hearing on the allegation of an act perpetrated through the Internet, that is inimical to the integrity and corporate image of the university.” Several calls and text message to the university’s spokesperson, Emi Alawode, since Friday to seek further clarification on the expulsion, are yet to be responded to.When contacted, the student, Mr Adewale, told PREMIUM TIMES that he appeared before the university’s panel to explain himself.
What has happened to freedom of expression and speech in our universities.
This is becoming a trend.
Where is the Universities regulator? NUC and FCPC needs to stand up to be counted for the sake of all students. This is part of regulations and compliance to standards.
Era of social media trial and insecurity in voicing opinions
This is injustice😔