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By Michael Akinadewo
16 August 2024 | 3:34 am
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticised the National Universities Commission (NUC) for failing to enforce admission quotas in the institutions.
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticised the National Universities Commission (NUC) for failing to enforce admission quotas in the institutions.
The association accused the NUC of failing to regulate and monitor admission quota, while also engaging in unethical practices, such as admitting more students than they can adequately teach or train.
The union particularly lamented the plight of medical students, saying those studying programmes like Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) have not been able to sit for their professional exams, despite completing their programmes several years ago.
This delay, attributed to NUC’s alleged negligence, has hindered their career prospects and job opportunities, as they are unable to practice despite years of investment in education.
NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, emphasised the urgent need by the commission to take a decisive action, and ensure strict adherence to admission quotas set by professional bodies.
Akinteye called on universities to prioritise students’ welfare and professional future by complying with these quotas.
“The plight of MLS students nationwide exemplifies the consequences of disregarding professional admission quotas.”
The group also advocated rigorous monitoring and regulatory measures by NUC to protect the interest of all students. Akinteye noted that such interventions could restore integrity to professional education in Nigeria, sparing future students and undergraduates from similar hardships.
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