Agriculture students at LAUTECH have staged a protest on campus to express their dissatisfaction with the lack of essential facilities required for practical learning in their department. The students lamented that critical resources, such as animal and crop units, which are necessary for their training, are missing.
The students voiced their frustrations, highlighting that they did not enroll in a five-year course to focus only on studying ewedu and efo (local vegetables), as they expected more comprehensive agricultural training. They claimed the department’s facilities have failed to meet the basic standards required for their academic and professional growth.
In a viral TikTok video, a large group of students was seen holding placards with inscriptions calling for improvements in the department. One of the placards boldly declared, “No animal unit in the agriculture department,” while another stated, “We didn’t come to a five-year course to learn only ewedu and efo.” The video has since gained significant traction online, drawing widespread attention and reactions from concerned individuals.
As the protest gained momentum, numerous individuals took to social media to share their perspectives on the students’ plight and the state of the department. Reactions ranged from support for the students’ demands to critical commentary on the broader issues plaguing Nigerian universities.
See some reactions below:
just a gurl: “You people saying why are they studying Agriculture… can you please tell me what’s wrong with the course? If everybody decided to run away from Agriculture, do you think life would be easy for us?”
FIFEH OF UNILORIN ❤️🥂🫶🥶: “I love the onikaluku oni bimo😹💔.”
NASROH: “See people wey dey compare themselves with Unilorin 😂.”
Ola’s Affirm: “University is just all about the certificate.”
Shaiky The Salesperson: “Sadly, this is Nigeria’s university system.”
[email protected]: “And they increase tuition fees every time. E si beru Olohun and the efforts of the parents🙏.”
Arikky 💋: “U guys should come to Funnab 🤔😂.”
AANUOLUWAPO: “I’m in the medical line, but there’s nothing wrong with that course. Agriculture brings in more money than others.”
Oyedele Oyedoyin72: “You guys can actually develop yourselves. Go for seminars and training, and you’ll see that you’re on the right path.”
Bashir: “Lols. We protested during our time too. Last last, na we go beg them at the end. They won’t change anything, but please & please learn all you can when you go for your IT and take your project seriously.”
ORIGINAL AJUMBAISE IN LAGOS: “Omo, this moving to Iseyin, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. It was very unnecessary. E be like say we go LAUTECH when things still dey okay small. Except strike wey dem use wound us.”
Oluwatosin Olorunfem: “Are they accredited by Jamb and the University Commission for the course? If yes, then we need to hold those that gave them accreditation responsible 😌.”
The viral video capturing the protest also included audio with chants of solidarity among the students, further emphasizing their shared frustrations and demands for change.
WATCH VIDEO:
@temitop3994Lautech why now😭😭😭😭😭#lautechconnect #lautechstudent
♬ original sound – BIG AYO❤️
The protest serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need for infrastructural and academic reforms in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, particularly in fields that play a crucial role in national development, such as agriculture.