NANS to visit UNIOSUN over final-year student’s death, healthcare concerns

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, plans to visit Osun State University on Monday. The visit addresses the death of a final-year Criminology and Security Studies student, Miss Grace Osunlakin, and broader concerns about student welfare and healthcare services at the university's Ifetedo Campus.

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disturbing reports

Osunlakin's death triggered protests from students who alleged negligence by the university. While the university management assured NANS that an internal investigation had begun and announced the temporary closure of the Ifetedo Campus, NANS has continued to receive "disturbing reports." These reports highlight issues with the implementation of the campus closure, including students being forced to vacate quickly despite transportation challenges in the Ifetedo community, potentially exposing them to hardship and security risks. NANS also reported allegations of threats against student leaders during the evacuation process.

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Particularly worrisome are reports alleging that students were directed to vacate the campus within a short period despite the peculiar transportation challenges associated with the Ifetedo community, thereby exposing many students to avoidable hardship and security risks.

Beyond the immediate incident, NANS's independent fact-finding revealed more extensive concerns about student welfare, emergency healthcare services, medical response systems, and the general management of students across several of the university's campuses. Although the university has issued statements explaining its position, NANS insists that all student concerns warrant a "fair, transparent, and objective examination."

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Our office has also received reports alleging threats against student leaders during the evacuation process. These reports are serious and will form part of our ongoing engagement with the university management.

NANS stated that its engagement with the university management aims to secure clear explanations and identify practical reforms. These reforms are intended to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve emergency preparedness, and ensure student safety. The association emphasized that its visit is not meant to disrupt academic activities but to fulfill its responsibility of protecting students' welfare and safety.

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a fair, transparent, and objective examination.