NANS seeks alternative measures for suspended Kogi varsity students
National Association of Nigerian Students Calls for Review of Disciplinary Actions at Confluence University
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has requested that the management of Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Kogi State, reevaluate the one-year suspension imposed on four students following a campus altercation. The association did not address the expulsion of two other students linked to allegations of homosexual conduct.
According to a statement issued on Monday by NANS National Treasurer Asmawu Idris, the association emphasized the necessity for disciplinary measures to be not only lawful and fair but also mindful of their long-term effects on students’ futures.
While NANS condemned acts of violence and misconduct within academic settings, it advocated for leniency for the suspended students, urging the university to consider a more compassionate approach that would not adversely impact their education.
“While NANS unequivocally condemns violence, fighting, and any form of misconduct within our institutions of learning, we firmly believe that disciplinary measures should consider the long-term consequences for the students involved,” the statement read.
The association expressed particular concern regarding the suspension of female students who are reportedly first-time offenders. “We respectfully appeal to the management to temper justice with mercy and to consider alternative disciplinary measures that achieve corrective objectives without causing undue disruption to their academic pursuits,” the statement noted.
NANS also indicated its willingness to collaborate with the university to seek a fair and balanced resolution to the matter. The association reiterated its commitment to the welfare of Nigerian students, asserting that discipline should always be accompanied by fairness and opportunities for rehabilitation.
The organization urged university officials to reconsider the current disciplinary actions and called on students to maintain peace and adhere to the university’s internal processes.
