By The Oyo State chapter of the Take It Back Movement (TIB) has strongly condemned what it described as the negligent and inhumane treatment of nursing students by the management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH).
In a statement signed by its Acting Coordinator, Dimeji Salako, the group expressed outrage over what it called the apparent lackadaisical and insensitive handling of issues affecting the nursing students of the institution.
According to the organisation, it is “both alarming and unacceptable” that students who have committed themselves to a life-saving profession are allegedly subjected to administrative negligence and institutional indifference.
TIB warned that the situation has reportedly resulted in severe psychological distress, academic stagnation, and, in some cases, tragic loss of lives.
“Education is a right, not a punishment. Students entrusted to your institution deserve structure, clarity, fairness and humane treatment,” the statement read.
The group argued that when management actions or inactions create an environment marked by uncertainty, prolonged delays, financial hardship and emotional trauma, such conduct goes beyond administrative failure and becomes a violation of fundamental human dignity.
TIB further stressed that the nursing students are young Nigerians whose futures and aspirations depend on responsible leadership and functional institutional systems, warning that any administrative conduct that contributes to despair or avoidable hardship must be treated with utmost seriousness.
The organisation therefore demanded immediate action from the university management on issues raised by the students, including matters relating to their graduation.
It also called for a public clarification addressing the grievances of the students, urgent policy corrections to prevent further psychological or academic harm, and the establishment of a structured dialogue between the university management and student representatives.
In addition, the group urged the institution to provide adequate academic, emotional and welfare support systems for affected students.
TIB warned that failure to act swiftly could lead to lawful civic actions against the institution.
“The Take It Back Movement will not stand by while the rights and welfare of Nigerian students are trampled upon. Institutions of higher learning must be centres of growth and protection, not environments of suffering and preventable tragedy,” the statement added.
