The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has lifted the suspension of Students’ Union Government (SUG) activities on its campus, effective immediately, as announced by Registrar Dr. Mrs. C.N. Nnebedum. The decision follows a turbulent period that began with the suspension of SUG executives and subsequent campus unrest.
Recall that on September 15, 2025, the SUG House of Representatives suspended Comr. Ozoagu Chinedu Godswill alongside other executives over allegations of cultism, threats to life, gross misconduct, and financial mismanagement. At the heart of the financial scandal was the alleged diversion of ₦124 million approved by the former Acting Vice-Chancellor (who has since been removed by the Federal Government) for SUG projects. According to the House's statement, the funds were withdrawn but shared among external actors and SUG officials, with no projects executed. An additional ₦100 million withdrawn from the SUG account over the past year remained unaccounted for, and the suspended President was accused of pressuring the Speaker to authorize the diversion of another ₦40 million from the SUG budget and ₦57 million from project funds, in violation of the union's constitution.
A petition by a concerned union member identified as Christian Okeke highlighted these issues, accusing officials of collaborating with non-students for financial gain. The crisis escalated when students protested on September 16, disrupting campus activities and prompting the University Advisory Management Committee to suspend all SUG operations on September 26 to restore order.
However, in a memo dated October 13, 2025, and made public today - 14th, the school registrar Dr. Nnebedum conveyed the Vice-Chancellor’s decision to reinstate SUG activities. The announcement according to the memo comes after careful consideration by the Vice-Chancellor, whose magnanimous approval signals a commitment to fostering student leadership and engagement within the university community. Adding that all relevant officers, departments, units, and members of the university community have been informed to ensure a smooth resumption of SUG activities. See memo below:
Meanwhile, the reinstatement of the SUG activities has been widely welcomed as a positive development for student governance in UNN. “This is a step in the right direction,” said Chukwudi Okoye, a final-year student in the Faculty of Social Sciences. “The SUG plays a critical role in bridging the gap between students and the administration. Its return will allow us to address pressing issues like hostel maintenance and academic welfare more effectively, but only if the leadership rebuilds trust.” he concluded.
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