The National Association of Nigerian Students has demanded the shutdown of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Enugu over the mysterious deaths of students.
In a statement made available to daily post on Thursday night, NANS, Zone F, South-East coordinator, Comrade Chidi Nzekwe called for the shutdown of the institution.
The statement titled, CALL TO SHUTDOWN ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (ESUT) IMMEDIATELY’, was signed by the coordinator of NANS, Zone F, South-East, Comrade Chidi Nzekwe.
The association frowned at the institution’s lack of student clinics which could have saved the life of some students.
The statement reads, “The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students NANS Zone F- Southeast, expresses our deepest concern and utmost dismay over the frequent and tragic death of our students in Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).
“Our investigations have shown a high level of negligence on the part of the school administration, ranging from non-functional student clinics, which is a major factor for the unfortunate death of our students.
“In the light of these disturbing findings, the leadership of NANS Zone F has taken the decision to order the immediate shutdown of the institution from tomorrow being 24th of August 2023, till further notice.
“This action is necessary to allow us to engage in extensive meetings with relevant stakeholders, including the university management, medical experts, security agencies and student representatives.
“Failure to shut down the institution with immediate effect, we will be compelled to escalate our actions and the university management should get ready to contend with the armless battalion army of Nigerian students in the zone.
“The leadership of NANS Zone F is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of Nigerian students.
“We will not stand idly while the lives and welfare of our students are endangered, as we seek for a quick intervention to this crisis, we urge all our students in ESUT to return to their respective homes where they will be safe till further notice.
“May the souls of our dear departed students Rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, a social media post by one Rev. Godwin O Onah urged the Enugu State and the Federal governments to immediately shut down the university.
“There are massive mysterious deaths at Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
“The Enugu State Government or the Federal Government should close the school immediately to avert further death,” he wrote.
