The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has found itself at the center of a national controversy, sparking widespread protests and online discourse. Over the past few days, student leaders, civil society groups, and concerned citizens have taken to the streets and social media platforms to express outrage over allegations of sexual harassment, mismanagement, and corruption within the institution.
The situation escalated when members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) staged a protest in Abuja, directly in front of the Federal Ministry of Education. Their demands were bold and clear: the removal of FUOYE’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, and a full investigation into the alleged misconduct within the university’s leadership.
Reports from multiple media outlets have detailed claims from students about rampant sexual harassment, extortion, administrative negligence, and poor welfare conditions. These issues have been simmering for months but recently reached a boiling point when students took matters into their own hands, organizing mass protests not only on campus but also at federal institutions in Abuja.
According to Tribune Online, NANS accused the university administration of protecting staff implicated in sexual harassment cases while stifling student voices. The Guardian highlighted how FUOYE students have lost trust in the management, citing unaccounted funds and administrative failure. AIT reported that students demanded justice and a total overhaul of the university’s management structure.
This trending situation raises important questions about accountability in Nigerian higher institutions and the protection of student rights. FUOYE is trending because it reflects a wider cry from Nigerian students against systemic issues in education. Until the authorities take transparent and decisive action, FUOYE will remain in the spotlight—for all the wrong reasons.
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