PRESS RELEASE

We are angered and saddened by the barbaric action on Students of the Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology, “This is a gross violation of Students rights and a horrific experience for Students to go through – one which could have long-lasting effects on their mental health and well-being.”

The actions taken by the Management of the College led by Prof. Franklyn Nlerum on Saturday 19th June, 2021 on Students, constitute a grave violation of the rights of Students and human rights. The schools must remain safe spaces for Students to learn without fear of violence”. We urge the Nigerian Police to at this point protect the students community instead of taking sides with the school Management to forcefully evict the Students from their hostels. It’s crystal clear that the Provost of the College lacks the capacity to handle this situation even when it was cold.

“We utterly condemn the action exhibited by the college provost and his cabinets and call on the HON. Commissioner of Education, Prof. Kaniye Ebeku to speedily take actions to restore the College back to its lost Glory through the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Chief Barr. Nyensom Ezenwo wike. CON

We also use this medium to plead with the government of Rivers State to take steps to ensure the safety and health of all students of the College are guaranteed and also look into the demands of the students.

May we also commend the students for their peaceful attitude displayed and also to the speedy response of our colleagues at NANS Zone B and other Comrades in the struggle whom have joined this very course in solidarity from inception till this moment to remain steadfast and unshakable for us to achieve this goal. “Students should feel safe at home and at school at all times – and parents should not need to worry for the safety of their children when they send them off to school”

We will continue to engage the Government meaningfully to ensure smiles return to the faces of all students at Rivers State College of Health Science Management and Technology and the entire Students community.

Solidarity forever,

Viva Aluta,

Aluta continua, Victoria Acerta
E-Soweto
E-Africa

Comr. Levi Zachariah George,
NURSS NAT'L President

Comr. Chinondu Wokocha
NURSS NAT'L Secretary

Comr. Ellah Darlington
NURSS NAT'L P.R.O