FUOYE SUG President Reinstated After High-Level Engagement Between NANS and University Management

The National Association of Nigerian Students has announced the reinstatement of the suspended Students' Union Government President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, James Adio.

NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday, after it disclosed that university’s Senate would consider Adio’s suspension following what it described as high-level engagement with the institution’s management. The suspension led to criticisms from NANS and other students' bodies.

James Adio was earlier suspended alongside two other students over alleged financial irregularities linked to practical fees. The university's management said the suspension was necessary to prevent further irregularities in the students' union.

NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, said the affected students had been reinstated and allowed to sit for their examinations.

Adio was first suspended in April 2026.

The university's Senate will reconvene to discuss Adio's future in the students' union.

The reinstatement comes after weeks of pressure from NANS and other students' bodies on the university's management.

James Adio is a 400-level student of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti.

The reinstatement of James Adio has been welcomed by many students who had been calling for his reinstatement.

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti is a public university located in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

The reinstatement of James Adio is seen as a victory for students' rights and a major blow to the university's management.

The National Association of Nigerian Students has been at the forefront of advocating for students' rights and welfare in Nigeria.

Finally, Comrade Adio, the FUOYE SUG President, has been officially reinstated. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, posted on X.

Akinteye Babatunde is the president of the National Association of Nigerian Students. He has been a vocal advocate for students' rights and welfare in Nigeria.

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti is a public university located in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was established in 2011.

The university has a student population of over 10,000 students.

The university's management has been facing criticism over its handling of student-related issues.

The reinstatement of James Adio has been welcomed by many students who had been calling for his reinstatement.

The National Association of Nigerian Students has been at the forefront of advocating for students' rights and welfare in Nigeria.