In a powerful display of leadership and solidarity, the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olushola Oladoja, has suspended his ongoing North Central Campus Tour to personally attend to what he described as a “critical and heartbreaking” situation at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State. The move follows a series of tragic and avoidable deaths of students that have left the university community in mourning and outrage.
Oladoja, flanked by members of the NANS National Executive Council, was physically present on the AAUA campus earlier today to assess the situation firsthand. In a statement released after his visit, he extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the entire student body. He marched side by side with grieving students, lending not only his voice but his presence in calling for justice, accountability, and immediate intervention from the authorities.
“I stood shoulder to shoulder with our colleagues today, and I will continue to stand with them—now and always,” Oladoja declared. “We will not sit idle while students are murdered in cold blood. These senseless killings must stop.”
The NANS President described the deaths as a “chain of unfortunate events” that demand swift justice. He stressed that NANS, under his leadership, will no longer tolerate an unsafe academic environment for students anywhere in the country. According to him, if the killings persist, the association is prepared to mobilize students nationwide for massive but peaceful protests, which could significantly disrupt activities in Ondo State and across the country until the demands for justice and safety are met.
In response to the crisis, Oladoja disclosed that communication lines have already been opened with key government figures including the Executive Governor of Ondo State, the Inspector General of Police, and other relevant stakeholders. He reaffirmed NANS’s commitment to securing a peaceful and secure learning environment for all Nigerian students.
“This is not just an AAUA issue; this is a national crisis. If a student is not safe on campus, then we are all in danger. We are demanding action—not just words,” he added.
The NANS President’s visit and strong stance have been widely praised by student unions and rights activists across Nigeria, many of whom see this as a turning point in the push for accountability in school safety. Already, the call for justice is gaining traction online, with students from other institutions expressing readiness to join any nationwide protest should the demands be ignored.
The events at AAUA highlight a growing concern over the security of students on campuses across Nigeria. With increasing reports of violence, accidental deaths, and alleged neglect by institutions and authorities, the pressure is now on leaders at all levels to take decisive action before more lives are lost.
