The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the federal government, demanding immediate intervention in the crisis rocking the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).
The student body is calling for the removal of the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, over allegations of sexual harassment and financial mismanagement.
The allegations, initially raised by Engr. Folashade Adebayo and other senior staff members, have sparked widespread concern.
NAUS is also demanding the suspension of the Chairman of FUOYE’s Governing Council, Senator Victor Udo Udoma, SAN, to allow for an impartial investigation.
In a letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, and signed by NAUS President, Comrade Peter Oche, the association warned that failure to act within the given timeframe would lead to nationwide protests and a shutdown of FUOYE campuses starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Oche stated that NAUS stands firmly behind the earlier petition submitted by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), which also called for Prof. Fasina’s removal. NANS President, Comrade Olusola Oladoja, had criticized the university’s handling of the sexual harassment case and accused the Governing Council of worsening tensions by suspending key union officials without due process.
NAUS outlined a set of demands, including:
The immediate removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abayomi Fasina.
Suspension of Senator Victor Udo Udoma pending investigation.
Formation of an independent panel to investigate sexual harassment allegations, especially involving Dr. Agbegbedia.
A comprehensive audit of the university’s finances during Prof. Fasina’s tenure.
Protection for whistleblowers, including SSANU leaders and Dr. Ngozi Ole.
A public acknowledgment of institutional failures and commitment to restoring academic integrity at FUOYE.
Should the government fail to meet these demands, NAUS warned of a peaceful shutdown of FUOYE, nationwide demonstrations at key government locations, and an international media campaign to draw global attention to the crisis.
“We are committed to the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who promised Nigerian students peace, progress, and quality education,” Oche stated.