The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D, has announced plans to visit Osun State University on Monday to engage the management over the death of a final-year student, Miss Grace Osunlakin, as well as broader concerns about student welfare and healthcare services.
The planned visit follows the death of the 400-level Criminology and Security Studies student at the Ifetedo Campus, an incident that sparked protests and allegations of negligence from students.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the NANS South-West Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah, the association had already held discussions with the university management, which confirmed that an internal investigation had been launched under the Vice-Chancellor.
He added that the university later announced the temporary shutdown of the Ifetedo Campus.
Despite this, NANS said it had continued to receive complaints from students about how the closure was handled, as well as concerns over their welfare and safety.
“Particularly worrisome are reports alleging that students were directed to vacate the campus within a short period despite the peculiar transportation challenges associated with the Ifetedo community, thereby exposing many students to avoidable hardship and security risks.
“Our office has also received reports alleging threats against student leaders during the evacuation process. These reports are serious and will form part of our ongoing engagement with the university management,” the statement read.
The association also noted that its independent review raised wider issues around healthcare delivery, emergency response systems, and general student welfare across the institution’s campuses.
While acknowledging the university’s explanations, NANS insisted that all concerns raised must be properly examined in a transparent and fair process.
It said, “Consequently, the leadership of NANS will storm Osun State University on Monday, 29th June 2026, to continue its engagement with the university management over the escalating concerns relating to student welfare, healthcare services, emergency response mechanisms, and the overall well-being of students across the institution.
“Our engagement will also seek clear explanations on the concerns raised by students and identify practical reforms capable of strengthening healthcare delivery, improving emergency preparedness, and ensuring that no student is placed at unnecessary risk while pursuing his or her education.”
NANS emphasized that the visit is not meant to disrupt academic activities but to push for improved safety and welfare standards for students.
It urged students to remain calm while calling on the university management to cooperate fully with ongoing engagements.
“The life of every Nigerian student matters. Student welfare must never be treated as an afterthought, and no institution should compromise the safety, dignity, or well-being of those entrusted to its care,” the statement added.
