The National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone D, has condemned the suspension of students at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, and announced plans to stage a protest on Monday, June 8, 2026.

The association disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan and jointly signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olugbemi Timothy; General Secretary, Ojetola Babatunde; and Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah.

NANS expressed concern over disciplinary action taken against students allegedly involved in a peaceful 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 National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone D, has condemned the suspension of students at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, and announced plans to stage a protest on Monday, June 8, 2026.

The association disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan and jointly signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olugbemi Timothy; General Secretary, Ojetola Babatunde; and Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah.

NANS expressed concern over disciplinary action taken against students allegedly involved in a peaceful 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 association stated that the affected students raised legitimate concerns about the abrupt relocation and the significant implications for their academic activities, transportation, finances, and welfare. It emphasised that while it does not condone a breakdown of law and order, punitive measures against students who voice grievances are unjust and counterproductive.

NANS noted that representatives of NANS South West engaged both students and university management during the incident to promote dialogue and de escalate tensions. It lamented that management opted for suspensions rather than resolving the underlying issues through consultation, a course described as intimidating and likely to suppress lawful student expression.

The student body also highlighted the prolonged suspension of the Students Union Government at LAUTECH, adding that the absence of a functioning representative structure has widened the communication gap between management and students and contributed to avoidable tensions on campus.

Describing the four semester suspension as excessive and disproportionate, NANS urged immediate review and reversal of the punitive measures. It demanded an open dialogue between university management and representatives of the affected students and called for a clear and time bound roadmap for restoration of the Students Union Government.

The association further demanded an end to victimisation, intimidation, and any action capable of suppressing students' rights to lawful representation and engagement. To press its demands and seek redress, NANS South West announced it will lead a peaceful delegation to LAUTECH on Monday, June 8, 2026, to engage university management and relevant stakeholders.

“We remain hopeful that the management of LAUTECH will embrace dialogue over sanctions and demonstrate the wisdom expected of an institution committed to academic excellence, justice, and responsible administration. The welfare, rights, and dignity of Nigerian students shall remain non negotiable,” the statement added.