By Mahdi Waziri Isa
In a swift response to the malicious and misleading reports circulating on social media and blogs, the Management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has issued a press statement to clear the air and set the records straight.
The rumors, which falsely claimed 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”, have been described as “spurious” and “sensationalized” by the University’s Management.
A Press Statement signed by the University’s Spokesman, Malam Jafar Abubakar said, “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 stories,” the statement reads. “This lack of professionalism and integrity is alarming and has caused unnecessary panic and harm to the reputation of the University and its students.”
The University’s Management has categorically stated that no student has been rusticated officially from the University. 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 University’s Management assures all students that it remains committed to upholding the fundamental rights of students to freedom of speech and association.
However, the Management will not tolerate any actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of the University community. Students who have been invited by the Committee are urged to cooperate fully and await the final outcome of the report, which promises to be fair and firm.
The University’s Management has also appealed to the media to exercise restraint and do due diligence on reports before going to press. “We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Nasarawa State University, Keffi, remains a beacon of academic excellence, integrity, and responsible citizenship,” the statement concludes.