NANS gives Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti 72 hours to reverse fee hikes and address student grievances.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zone D issued a 72-hour ultimatum on Thursday to the management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, demanding an immediate reversal of recent fee increases and greater transparency.
According to the statement signed by Zonal Coordinator Comrade Josiah Adeyemo, the directive follows widespread student complaints regarding arbitrary financial charges, inadequate consultation, and a lack of accountability concerning NELFUND institutional payments.
The student body criticized Rector Engr. Dr. Temitope John Alake for administrative insensitivity, warning of sustained mass action if institutional demands are ignored, according to information published by The Sun Nigeria.
Student Demands And 72-Hour Ultimatum
The NANS Southwest leadership is demanding that the polytechnic management restore previous charges, correct affected payment portals, and immediately suspend any registration restrictions or penalties tied to the disputed fee increases.
Furthermore, the student association requested a transparent itemization of both previous and revised charges, alongside proper documentation of all administrative consultations undertaken before the policy implementation.
Concerns Over NELFUND Payments
The student coalition expressed severe anxiety regarding students who applied for NELFUND financial support based on previous fee structures, noting that subsequent charges risk frustrating federal assistance programs.
Management must explain how affected students will be protected and provide a detailed financial reconciliation of all institutional payments received on behalf of scholars through the national portal.
Federal Intervention Funds Scrutiny
In addition to tuition concerns, the student body highlighted a published breakdown of the Federal Government Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund, which identified the institution as a beneficiary of ₦241.02 million.
NANS demanded documentary proof of the allocation, actual receipts, approved projects, release dates, and implementation timelines, prompting the local Ekiti JCC to establish a dedicated monitoring committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did NANS issue an ultimatum to Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti?
NANS issued a 72-hour ultimatum due to alleged increased institutional charges, lack of financial accountability, and poor administrative consultation under Rector Engr. Dr. Temitope John Alake.
What is the role of NELFUND in the Ado-Ekiti protest?
Students are concerned that introduction of extra financial obligations after NELFUND support applications creates uncertainty, requiring management to account for institutional payments received.
What will NANS do if the polytechnic management fails to meet the demands?
If management fails to comply within 72 hours, NANS threatened to relocate its operational headquarters to the main gate of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, for sustained peaceful mass action.
