UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA SUG PRESIDENT SLAMS NANS COMMITTEE OVER EXCLUSION FROM LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

ABUJA, NIGERIA - In a scathing rebuke, the President of the University of Abuja's Student Union Government (SUG), Hon. Bashir Abdullahi Muhammad, has condemned the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Convention Planning Committee for excluding the university from the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the upcoming convention.

The decision, which has been deemed a "slap on the face" of the university, has sparked outrage among students and faculty members. The University of Abuja is set to host the convention, with most of the activities scheduled to take place on its campus.

In a statement, President Muhammad expressed his dismay at the exclusion, saying, "So, the University of Abuja SUG is not eligible to be part of LOC. Oh wow, awon chief hosts without a tent but media campuses."

The exclusion has raised questions about the transparency and fairness of the NANS Convention Planning Committee's decision-making process. The University of Abuja's SUG has demanded an explanation for the snub, which has been perceived as a slight against the institution.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate among students and education stakeholders, with many calling for greater accountability and inclusivity in the decision-making process.

As the convention approaches, the University of Abuja's SUG remains adamant in its demand for recognition and participation in the LOC. The outcome of this dispute will likely have significant implications for the future of student governance and representation in Nigeria.