The Former SUG PRO and incumbent Students' Labour Forum President of Federal University of Technology, Comrade Ogbonna Collins (AKA FUTO Rochas) has called on the Committee for Defense of Human Right who Probe the Management of Federal University of Technology Owerri for Illegal hike in tuition fees and insecurity.
Recall that on the 17th of February, a Peaceful turned violent Protest took place within the premises of FUTO for what Students termed "Extortion" on the part of the University Management.
After the Protest, FUTO Senate in her 421st Meeting expelled Six (6) of her Students whom was Suspected to have led the rampage on the 17th of February, 2017.
A part of the letter of expulsion states;
" The Senate found you guilty in actively participating in the Protest that turned to Violence and destruction of the University Property. The Protest which was carried out, absolute neglecting the Students Union Government Executive and also proper channels of communication. You are hereby expelled from the Federal University of Technology Owerri with immediate effect in keeping with the provisions of the regulations and section 17 (i) (d) of the Federal University of Technology act, cap 39 F 23 Vol Vii laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004."
Mr Collins Stated that the above letter is an intimidation on his part and the part of Nigerian Students' Activists.
Him and the expelled 5 Student Activists has vowed to testify in Court with evidence to prove the hike in fees and Extortions in FUTO.
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