UNIJOS Dental Students Protest 10 Years Without Graduation!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Dental students at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have staged a protest over the prolonged delay in their graduation, blaming it on the failure of authorities to secure full accreditation for their programme.
What We Know:
- Some students say they have spent over a decade in school without being able to graduate.
- The protest took place on campus and at the National Universities Commission (NUC) liaison office in Jos.
- Students carried placards demanding urgent intervention from the university and regulatory bodies.
Quote:
“We’re stuck in a cycle of broken promises. Our future is on hold because of institutional negligence.”
— Protest Leader, Final Year Dental Student
Why It Matters:
- Highlights systemic failures in Nigeria’s higher education accreditation process.
- Affects students’ mental health, finances, and career timelines.
- Puts pressure on the university and NUC to act swiftly.
What to Watch:
- Official response from UNIJOS management and the Dental and Medical Council.
- Possible government or legal intervention.
- Accreditation status updates and roadmap to resolve the issue.
Sources:
- UNIJOS Students’ Union Press Release
- Interviews with affected students – Nov. 5, 2025
- NUC Monitoring Report – Plateau State
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