The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, demanding urgent action on complaints over increased institutional charges and concerns surrounding the disbursement of funds under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme.

The ultimatum, announced in a statement dated October 29, 2026, followed complaints reportedly received from students and the NANS Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Ekiti Axis, over issues affecting students’ welfare and access to education.

NANS Southwest expressed concern over the reported increase in institutional charges, calling on the management to reverse the adjustment and restore the previous fee structure pending adequate consultation and clarification.

The association also faulted the process surrounding a meeting reportedly scheduled for October 29, stating that an invitation was allegedly sent at 10:46 a.m. for a meeting fixed for noon the same day. According to the statement, neither the JCC chairman nor the general secretary received the invitation, leaving the student leadership with limited notice to prepare.

The association maintained that decisions affecting students’ finances and welfare should be preceded by meaningful engagement with recognised student representatives and adequate notice of meetings.

On NELFUND-related concerns, NANS Southwest called for a comprehensive reconciliation of payments, refunds and outstanding transactions involving beneficiaries. It also demanded the suspension of penalties and registration restrictions against affected students while the issues are being investigated and resolved.

The student body further requested an itemised explanation of the disputed charges, including the basis for the increase and the specific services or obligations covered by the payments.

It also raised questions about a reported ₦241.02 million Federal Government Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund allocation to the institution, urging the management to provide details of the funds received, projects undertaken, expenditure records, releases and implementation timelines.

To strengthen accountability, NANS Southwest directed the NANS JCC Ekiti Axis to establish a Campus Funds and Projects Monitoring Committee to monitor institutional spending and projects and promote transparency in matters affecting students.

The association warned that failure to address the demands within 72 hours would lead to peaceful and lawful mass action at the institution’s main gate. It said the proposed action would be aimed at securing a resolution to the grievances raised by students.

NANS Southwest also called on the institution’s Governing Council, the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and NELFUND to intervene and ensure that the issues are addressed.

The association said it remained committed to protecting students’ interests while pursuing accountability and constructive engagement with relevant authorities.