The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), on Thursday, urged the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), the Federal Ministry of Education, and all other relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore accountability in the university and ensure that students receive the quality education and welfare they deserve.

NANS, in a statement by its Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, which was made available to The Guardian in Ibadan, also supported the Governing Council in setting up a committee to investigate allegations against the Registrar by the students.

The deliberate delay in fumigating the university’s twenty-seven hostels, despite severe pest infestations, was also highlighted.

The acting Vice-Chancellor, upon student welfare, secured the necessary approvals from the Pro-Chancellor and the university’s Management Tenders’ Board on October 28, 2024, to carry out the fumigation.

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The student body said, “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.

“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.

“NANS urges the Governing Council, the Federal Ministry of Education, and all relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore accountability and ensure that students receive the quality education and welfare they deserve.”