NANS Gives Oyo Varsity Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Graduands’ Inability to Proceed to Law School

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of Atiba University, Oyo State, to resolve regulatory challenges affecting its Law programme.

The students’ body made the demand in a statement issued by its President, Babatunde Akinteye, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan.

NANS said it had received numerous complaints from students and graduates of the university’s Law programme over their inability to proceed to the Nigerian Law School after completing their academic programmes.

According to the association, some of the affected students commenced their studies as far back as 2020 and have completed their examinations and paid substantial tuition and other fees, with the expectation of proceeding to the Nigerian Law School.

The students’ body expressed concern over alleged regulatory challenges surrounding the recognition and approval of Atiba University’s Law programme by the Council of Legal Education (CLE).

“It is unacceptable for students to bear the consequences of regulatory issues that were outside their control after investing several years and substantial financial resources in their education,” NANS said.

The association also raised concerns over allegations that the university continued to admit students into the Law programme and collect fees despite being aware of regulatory limitations affecting the programme.

NANS urged the university management to use the seven-day period to resolve all outstanding issues surrounding the Law programme.

It also demanded that the institution provide a clear pathway for affected students and graduates who have fulfilled the required academic conditions to proceed to the Nigerian Law School.

The students’ body said resolving the matter promptly was necessary to prevent further hardship for students who had already invested years and significant financial resources in their legal education.