The Joint Campus Council of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Lagos State, has raised alarm over what it describes as a leadership vacuum and deepening neglect of student welfare at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, calling on the Federal Government to take immediate action.
In a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday, signed by its Chairman, Abdul-Raheem Abdul-Quadri, and Public Relations Officer, Ridwan Ajayi, the students’ body said the institution has been “running on auto-pilot for over 8 months” since the crisis that led to the exit of the former provost.
According to the group, this has left students at the mercy of poor administration, insecurity, and deteriorating learning conditions.
Following a recent campus tour on April 29, the students said they witnessed widespread infrastructural decay and growing frustration among the student body.
The NANS delegation, which visited FCE(T) Akoka and other institutions within the zone, expressed disappointment over what they described as a deliberate snub by key college officials.
“It is regrettable that the Acting Provost, Dr. Isaac Miller, alongside the College Registrar, Mr. Rasheed Dada, refused to meet with our delegation — a clear disregard for students’ representation and a betrayal of their duties as administrators. Even the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Adegbenjo, who is primarily responsible for students’ welfare, was conspicuously absent and failed to honour our visit,” the statement read.
The group decried the rising insecurity on campus, classroom shortages that have led to constant clashes between NCE and Degree students, and underused lecture halls despite the presence of abandoned infrastructure.
It also accused the college of marginalising NCE students, describing them as the rightful beneficiaries of the institution, while management allegedly continues to prioritise Degree programmes.
“This is no longer just administrative incompetence — it is an emerging humanitarian and educational crisis. The absence of proactive leadership and responsible governance at the college is not just a threat to academic integrity but could soon endanger students’ lives,” the students said.
In response to the allegations, the College Registrar, Mr. Rasheed Dada, told our correspondent that he was unaware of the claims and declined to comment further.
“I have not seen the claim, it’s therefore difficult to comment on that,” he said.
On the alleged refusal of the Acting Provost to meet with the students, Dada added, “Dr. Miller would not be able to discuss leadership crisis with NANS. It is beyond him.”
NANS Lagos is calling on the Federal Ministry of Education to intervene and resolve the leadership crisis without further delay.
The association also wants a government delegation sent to assess the state of learning and student welfare in the institution, while urging accountability from the college’s current leadership.
“We, the Nigerian students of Lagos, will not remain silent while our colleagues suffer in silence. This press statement is not just a report — it is a warning. If urgent action is not taken, the consequences of this administrative vacuum may prove disastrous,” the statement warned.
The statement ended with a call for renewed student-centered governance and a reminder of the association’s commitment to defending the rights and welfare of Nigerian students.
