University of Jos students were protesting against the deteriorating state of health facilities on campus despite the payment of astronomic fee hikes.

The Socialist Youth League has mourned the tragic loss of Nankling Samuel a student of the University of Jos in Plateau State, who died allegedly due to the poor state of health services.

SYL said it joined the students of the school to mourn the loss, adding that it stands in solidarity with Josites who have protested this sad development demonstrating their anger and demanding better.

Nankling, a 300-level political science student died after a brief illness on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was first treated at the university clinic before she was later transferred to Jos University Teaching Hospital, where she died.

A statement signed by its National Coordinator, Kaleb Utange, said Nanklings passing serves as a stark reminder of the profound failures of the capitalist system, which prioritizes profit over the lives of the people.

It said, As a sickle cell warrior, Nankling sought refuge in the university''s medical clinic, only to be met with neglect and indifference due to the insatiable greed that pervades our society.

The ruling class is less concerned about providing quality healthcare for all. They have access to the best health services in private facilities in Nigeria or overseas.

Their negligence and disregard for the well-being of the masses have cost us the life of a young student. But let us be clear: Nanklings death is not an isolated incident. It is a symptom of a system that prioritizes the accumulation of wealth for the few over the basic needs of the many.

In our struggle for justice, we must not stand alone. We call upon all students, trade unions, and working-class organizations to unite in solidarity against the capitalist forces that oppress us. Together, we possess the power to dismantle this exploitative system and build a society that prioritizes the needs of the people over profit.

Furthermore, we express our unwavering support for the dental students who have bravely protested the lack of accreditation at the institution.

Dentistry students have been stagnant for years due to this and have exercised their collective strength to demand their right to education. We Just Want To Graduate, We Just Want To Be Doctors was their cry.

Their struggle is our struggle, for it is a fight against the forces of oppression that seek to deny us our right to quality education.

Simultaneously, we witness the courageous mobilization of students at the University of Ibadan, who resist the unjust imposition of exorbitant school fees.

This attack on the poor people must be faced with unwavering resistance as we demand an end to capitalist exploitation. We extend our support to our comrades in Ibadan as they wage their battle for accessible education.

In the face of adversity, let us stand shoulder to shoulder, united in our demand for justice and accountability. Let us harness the collective power of working-class people and youth to dismantle this capitalist system that only brings misery and suffering, it added.

SaharaReporters reported on Monday that scores of University of Jos students were protesting against the deteriorating state of health facilities on campus despite the payment of astronomic fee hikes.

The protesters, who were mainly students of dental medicine, stormed the school gate with placards.

Chanting slogans, the protesters displayed placards with various inscriptions such as Insufficient Medical Facilities In The Clinics And Yet School Fees Was Increased. #MERGEUniJosDentalStudents#, and #SaveUnijosDental Students.

They demanded the reversal of the recent hike in school fees, saying it came without commensurate improvement in the quality of facilities.

A video of the protest seen by SaharaReporters on Monday showed some students hanging on the school gate.

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