The Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS-JCC) has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to immediately release and act upon the findings of the Special Visitation Panel set up to investigate the prolonged leadership crisis at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka.
In a statement released on Thursday and signed by its chairman, Abdul-Raheem Abdul-Quadri, the student body expressed deep concern over what it described as the “unnecessary delay” in making the panel’s report public, more than two months after its conclusion.
According to the association, the continued silence from the Ministry of Education has worsened the situation at the college, which has reportedly been operating without substantive leadership since the exit of its former provost.
“The Ministry’s failure to release and implement the report has left the institution in disarray — without a provost, without direction, and without effective management,” Abdul-Quadri stated. “This vacuum has crippled administrative operations, disrupted academic activities, and endangered the welfare of both students and staff.”
The crisis at the institution, which has persisted for months, was previously highlighted by NANS Lagos as a reflection of what it termed “a total breakdown of governance.” During a visit to the college in April, the association reported severe infrastructural neglect, poor communication between students and management, and widespread frustration among undergraduates.
The student leaders warned that the college had been “running on autopilot” for more than eight months, a development they said had deepened administrative instability and further eroded confidence in the education system.
The Special Visitation Panel, inaugurated on July 29, 2025, by the Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, was tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the leadership crisis, examining its causes, impact, and possible solutions. The panel completed its assignment in August after receiving submissions and recommendations from key stakeholders.
However, NANS noted that since the conclusion of the panel’s work, no update has been provided to the public or the affected institution.
“The inaction of the Ministry has kept students and staff in limbo,” Abdul-Quadri said. “This uncertainty is breeding frustration and distrust, as academic and administrative operations continue to suffer. We are urging the Honourable Minister to prioritise the release and implementation of the panel’s findings in the interest of students, staff, and the nation’s education sector.”
The student body emphasised that continued bureaucratic delays could have long-term consequences for the college’s stability and credibility.
“It is unacceptable that students should continue to suffer the consequences of political or administrative indecision,” the statement continued. “We call on the Ministry to immediately restore normalcy by acting on the recommendations of the panel. Education cannot thrive in an environment of confusion and neglect.”
Abdul-Quadri reiterated NANS Lagos’ commitment to defending the interests of students across tertiary institutions in the state, warning that the association would not hesitate to mobilise further action if the situation remains unresolved.
“Nigerian students will not remain silent while institutions crumble under poor leadership and lack of accountability,” he declared. “We will continue to demand transparency, responsive governance, and functional management across all campuses.”
The NANS Lagos chairman concluded by urging the Federal Ministry of Education to demonstrate genuine commitment to restoring stability, accountability, and quality education in the country’s tertiary institutions, beginning with FCE (Technical) Akoka.
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