NANS Frowns At AAU’s Forced Undertaking, Programme Extension On Medical Students
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed displeasure at the questionable undertaken and programme extension imposed by the management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma, Edo State on 300-level Medicine and Surgery students of the institution.
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Recall that the university reportedly compelled its 300-level Medicine and Surgery students to sign an undertaking to continue to pay school fees for an additional 18-month programme while they wait for available slots to progress to 400-level.
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In a solidarity statement signed by Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the Senate President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) NHQ expressed resentment at the additional 18-month programme extension forced on some students of the institution.
Senate President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) NHQ expressed resentment at the additional 18-month programme extension forced on some students of the institution.
The statement reads, “It is with profound dismay that we address the reprehensible actions taken by Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
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“The alleged compulsory undertaking imposed on 300-level Medicine and Surgery students, compelling them to sign an agreement for an additional 18-month programme while they wait for available slots to progress to 400-level, is not only an affront to the principles of fairness but a gross injustice to the affected students.
“It is disheartening to learn that students are coerced into committing to an extended programme under circumstances that are shrouded in administrative malfeasance and corruption.
“The reported admission of over 700 students into a programme with a quoted capacity of 50 students raises serious concerns about the integrity of the institution’s admission process. Such overcrowding and academic competition, driven by corruption, are detrimental to the quality of education provided and place undue pressure on the students.
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“The policy outlined in the student handbook, which mandates the withdrawal of a student for failing one out of three courses in a professional examination, coupled with the decision to halt admissions into the Medicine programme for over three years, demonstrates a lack of foresight and proper planning by the university administration. This cumulative impact has left medical students grappling with challenges that are a direct consequence of administrative shortcomings.”
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NANS called on Ambrose Alli University management to immediately review and rescind the compulsory undertaking imposed on the affected medical students, adding that the university’s commitment to providing quality education should be reflected in policies that prioritize the welfare and academic progression of students rather than subjecting them to unjust and burdensome conditions.
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“We demand transparency and accountability from the university authorities in addressing the reported issues and seek assurance that the welfare of the affected students will be a top priority. The right to peaceful assembly and protest is fundamental in any democratic society, and attempts to stifle this right are unacceptable.”
The Association, in solidarity, assured the affected students to closely monitor the situation and take necessary actions to ensure that justice prevails and urged the university management to engage in constructive dialogue with student representatives.
