The National Association of Nigerian Students, on Wednesday, condemned the reported incident of assault at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, where a student, Precious Goddy, physically assaulted a lecturer, Dr Chukwudi Okoye, over a TikTok recording.
NANS, in a statement by its Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said the association had always been at the forefront of advocating students’ rights, as well as equally upholding discipline, respect for authority, and adherence to the laws governing the institutions.
He noted that acts of violence and misconduct have no place in academic institutions nationwide, warning students to always respect constituted authorities.