The South-West Zone D leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has announced plans to stage a protest on Monday over the suspension of some students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, in Oyo State.
The affected students were reportedly sanctioned following their alleged participation in a protest against the relocation of the Anatomy and Physiology departments from the College of Health Sciences to the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences.
The planned action was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Olugbemi Timothy; General Secretary, Ojetola Babatunde; and Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah, in Ibadan.
NANS described the disciplinary measures as unfair, arguing that students who expressed concerns over a policy with direct implications for their academic welfare should not be punished for voicing their grievances.
According to the student body, the suspensions send the wrong signal and could discourage students from legitimately engaging authorities on issues affecting their education and well-being.
The association maintained that rather than addressing the concerns that triggered the protest, the university appeared to have adopted an approach that could be viewed as punitive.
As a result, NANS South-West said it would mobilise students for a peaceful demonstration at the institution on Monday, June 8, 2026, to demand a review of the suspensions.
“We received with deep concern the suspension letters issued to several students of LAUTECH over their alleged involvement in a peaceful protest concerning the relocation of the Anatomy and Physiology Departments from the College of Health Sciences to the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences,” the statement read.
While stressing that it does not support any breakdown of law and order, the association insisted that students have a right to raise concerns about policies that significantly affect their academic activities and welfare.
NANS noted that available information indicated that the protest was prompted by the sudden implementation of the relocation directive, which students believed would have implications for transportation, finances, academic schedules and their overall learning environment.
The association further revealed that representatives of NANS South-West had earlier intervened during the dispute, engaging both students and university authorities in an effort to encourage dialogue and reduce tensions.
“It is disappointing that instead of resolving the issues raised by the students, the institution has chosen a course of action that appears punitive and capable of discouraging genuine expression of grievances,” the statement added.
The student body also expressed concern that the latest development comes amid the continued suspension of the Students’ Union Government at LAUTECH, describing the situation as worrisome.
NANS said it would continue to advocate for dialogue and fair treatment of students while pushing for what it described as a more inclusive approach to resolving disputes within the institution.
