JUST-IN:NSUK Mgt debunks rumours of rusticating 37 Students
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The management of Nasarawa State University,keffi have debunk News report stating that the school management had rusticated her Students over link with WhatsApp group created for planned protests against the school management.
In a press statement released by the Nsuk Acting IPO, Mr jaafar this evening;
"The Management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, is compelled to issue this press statement to clear the air and set the records straight on the malicious and misleading reports circulating on various social media handles and blogs".
He noted that such reports which claim that the University had rusticated 37 students for one academic session due to alleged involvement in "criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance of public peace, and cyber-stalking" is false.
"We are dismayed and disappointed that these media outlets and bloggers did not bother to carry out the simplest form of due diligence before publishing their spurious and sensationalized stories".
"This lack of professionalism and integrity is alarming and has caused unnecessary panic and harm to the reputation of the University and its students".
"For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state categorically that no student has been rusticated officially from the University".
He state also that the committee constituted to investigate the alleged infractions committed by these 37 students has not submitted its report to management for further action.
Therefore, any claims of rustication are preemptive, diversionary, and utterly false.
The management also assured all students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, that the University management, under the leadership of Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, remains committed to upholding the fundamental rights of students to freedom of speech and association.
"However, we will not tolerate any actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of the University community."
Appealing to students who have been invited by the Committee to cooperate fully and await the final outcome of the report, which promises to be fair and firm.
He also urged professional colleagues in the media to exercise restraint and do due diligence on reports before going to press.
Mr jaafar also noted that the school management will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the school community remains a beacon of academic excellence, integrity, and responsible citizenship.
Jaafar Abdullahi Abubakar(Acting Information and Protocol Officer, Nasarawa State University, Keffi).
