NANS condemns student’s assault on UNIZIK lecturer

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has condemned the assault of a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, by a student.

The Association, in a statement on Wednesday, alaso called for an extensive investigation into the incident.

NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, in the statement, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advocating for students’ rights while upholding discipline, respect for authority, and adherence to institutional regulations.

He stressed that acts of violence and misconduct have no place in academic institutions nationwide, urging students to respect constituted authorities.

He stated, “NANS has always been at the forefront of advocating for students’ rights, academic freedom, and a conducive learning environment. However, we equally uphold discipline, respect for authority, and adherence to the laws governing our institutions. It is in this light that we strongly condemn the reported incident at UNIZIK, where a student physically assaulted a lecturer over a TikTok recording.

“While students have the right to self-expression, including the use of social media, such rights must be exercised with decorum, responsibility, and respect for others. The reported action of the student is an embarrassment to the student body and does not represent the values of the Nigerian student community.

“In light of this incident, we call on the management of UNIZIK to conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation to establish the facts of the case. Due diligence must be observed, and all parties involved should be given a fair hearing. However, if the student is found guilty, appropriate sanctions should be applied in line with the institution’s regulations to serve as a deterrent to others.”