The Nigerian Association of Dental Students (NADS) has strongly criticized the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for directing over 300 dental students to transfer to other institutions following the school’s over-admission and subsequent loss of accreditation for its Faculty of Dentistry.
In a statement issued on Sunday by Victory Ochuwa, President of the University of Benin chapter of NADS, the group described the university’s decision as “inhuman” and “totally unacceptable,” arguing that it would jeopardize the futures of the affected students.
“The Nigerian Association of Dental Students expresses grave concern and deep disappointment over the ongoing crisis involving over 300 dental students of UNICAL,” the statement read. “These students, after investing four to six years in their education, are now being asked to transfer or abandon their studies. This is a result of the institution’s administrative failures and poor planning.”
NADS emphasized that students should not suffer for the university’s mismanagement and called for the immediate suspension of the directive. The group warned that the action could severely disrupt the lives of final-year students who have spent up to eight years in training.
They urged the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the Nigerian Dental Association, and the Federal Ministries of Health and Education to intervene and help secure justice for the students.
As of the time of this report, UNICAL has not issued an official response to the allegations or the growing public outcry.
The Nigerian Association of Dental Students (NADS) has strongly criticized the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for directing over 300 dental students to transfer to other institutions following the school’s over-admission and subsequent loss of accreditation for its Faculty of Dentistry.
In a statement issued on Sunday by Victory Ochuwa, President of the University of Benin chapter of NADS, the group described the university’s decision as “inhuman” and “totally unacceptable,” arguing that it would jeopardize the futures of the affected students.
“The Nigerian Association of Dental Students expresses grave concern and deep disappointment over the ongoing crisis involving over 300 dental students of UNICAL,” the statement read. “These students, after investing four to six years in their education, are now being asked to transfer or abandon their studies. This is a result of the institution’s administrative failures and poor planning.”
NADS emphasized that students should not suffer for the university’s mismanagement and called for the immediate suspension of the directive. The group warned that the action could severely disrupt the lives of final-year students who have spent up to eight years in training.
They urged the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the Nigerian Dental Association, and the Federal Ministries of Health and Education to intervene and help secure justice for the students.
As of the time of this report, UNICAL has not issued an official response to the allegations or the growing public outcry.
