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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS (NANS)
2 October 2026
PRESS RELEASE
NANS APPEALS FOR CLEMENCY FOR EXPELLED NURSING STUDENTS OF MADONNA UNIVERSITY
My attention has been drawn to the reported expulsion of some nursing students of Madonna University following their involvement in a trending social media video recorded within the hospital environment.
No doubt, such conduct is grossly inappropriate and does not align with the ethics, discipline and professional standards expected of students of Nursing.
However, we humbly appeal to the Management of Madonna University, a reputable institution with a long-standing commitment to academic excellence and character formation, to temper justice with mercy and reconsider the severity of the punishment imposed on these students.
Expulsion is, by far, a grave punishment. Beyond the immediate academic consequences, it can fundamentally alter the course of a young person's life. These students have invested years of their lives, resources and hopes in pursuing a professional career in Nursing. An expulsion at this stage could have a lasting toll on their academics, their future careers and their mental and emotional wellbeing.
We therefore respectfully urge the Management to consider clemency and give these students another chance. Rather than expulsion, we appeal that the students be issued a stern letter of warning.
We are certain that these students now understand the gravity of what they have done and already regret their action of gross misconduct. They have all taken responsibility and have already learnt their lessons the hard way.
Therefore, we appeal to the compassion and clemency of the Management of Madonna University to please save their future and give them a second chance.
The greatest form of discipline is not to end their journey, but to correct them, guide them and give them the opportunity to rise from their mistake. These are young Nigerians with dreams, families and futures ahead of them. This must not be the point at which their dreams come to an end.
We respectfully appeal to the University Management to reconsider the decision and replace expulsion with a stern letter of warning. We are optimistic that the Management of Madonna University will consider this humble appeal and save the future of these students.
As a body, we remain committed to academic excellence, moral ethics and discipline among Nigerian students. We strongly oppose moral decadence and remain committed to promoting responsible conduct among students.
Signed:
Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, GCNS
President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)