The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing administrative crisis at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), citing the Registrar’s deliberate obstruction of student-centered projects and abuse of office.
This was contained in a statement signed by the President of the Senate, NANS HQ, Dist. Sen. Akinteye Afeez Babatunde.
In the statement, NANS claims that Dr. Nnebedum has been engaged in deliberate bureaucratic bottlenecks, unethical demands, and misrepresentation that have undermined the smooth functioning of the institution.
The statement reads partly, “We express deep concern over the ongoing administrative crisis at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where the actions of the university’s Registrar Dr Mrs Celine Nnebedum, have severely undermined student welfare and disrupted critical development projects.
“Reports from concerned students and stakeholders indicate that the Registrar has continuously engaged in misconduct, including deliberate bureaucratic bottlenecks, misrepresentation, and unethical demands, all of which have negatively impacted the smooth running of the institution.
“One of the most alarming instances of this sabotage is the deliberate delay in fumigating the university’s twenty-seven hostels, despite severe pest infestations, including bedbugs, rats, mosquitoes, and even snakes, posing serious health risks to students.
“The Acting Vice-Chancellor (Ag. VC), upon assumption of office, prioritized student welfare and secured necessary approvals from the Pro-Chancellor and the university’s Management Tenders’ Board on October 28, 2024, to carry out the fumigation.
“However, despite the approvals following due process, the Registrar misled the university’s Governing Council by falsely accusing the Vice-Chancellor of financial misconduct, an allegation evidently driven by personal frustration over being denied illicit financial kickbacks. This baseless claim resulted in unnecessary delays that forced students to endure unhygienic and unsafe conditions for months before the fumigation finally commenced in January 2025.”
The student body called on the Governing Council, the Federal Ministry of Education, and other relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore accountability and safeguard the future of the university.