NANS President Steps In to Resolve FUOYE Student Union President's Suspension.

Student body leader holds emergency talks with university VC over controversial disciplinary action.

The National Association of Nigerian Students has taken a firm stand in the case of the suspended Students' Union Government President at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, engaging directly with the institution's Vice-Chancellor to seek a resolution.

NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, revealed that he held extensive discussions with Professor Joshua Ogunwole following the union's public condemnation of what they termed an "unjust suspension" of student leader James Adio.

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Babatunde made it clear that the national student body would not remain silent on the matter. He expressed "fierce resentment" toward the suspension, describing it as a persecution of the student leader.

During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor provided his account of events that led to the disciplinary action. Babatunde then appealed for both parties to find common ground and resolve the issue amicably.

The university administration had suspended Adio along with two senior officials over allegations of unauthorized collection of ₦1,000 from 100-level students for practical sessions. Management claimed the SUG president was indirectly involved in handling the funds, allegedly participating in sharing an initial amount and later receiving ₦700,000 refunded into his personal bank account.

However, the NANS leadership appears to have made significant progress in their appeal. According to Babatunde, the Vice-Chancellor has promised that the university's senate would address the matter at their next sitting on Wednesday, with an assurance of a "progressive resolution."

In a notable development, the VC also ordered an investigation into the alleged leaking of the suspended president's private information to the public. Ogunwole reportedly promised that anyone found responsible would face appropriate consequences.

The NANS president commended the Vice-Chancellor's responsive attitude while firmly reiterating the association's commitment to protecting Nigerian students from intimidation. "Under this administration, we won't allow any form of intimidation towards Nigerian students," Babatunde stated.

The case has drawn attention to the ongoing tensions between student leadership and university administrations across Nigeria, particularly regarding financial transparency and student welfare issues.