- The management of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has suspended the Students Union Government (SUG) indefinitely over alleged misconduct during Students Week 2025, specifically the controversial ‘Gender Swap Day’.
- Vice-Chancellor Professor Sunday Paul Bako said the event violated the school’s dress code and values and accused the SUG leadership of poor coordination.
- Some students have been arrested for disciplinary action and possible legal action, while SUG principal Victor Mishak Abednego has apologized to the school for the embarrassment caused.
Taraba State University suspends SUG for misconduct during students week
The management of Talaba State University (TSU), Jalingo has suspended the Students Union Government (SUG) indefinitely over alleged misconduct during Students Week 2025.
The decision comes after backlash over the controversial “Gender Swap Day”, which the university said violated its dress code and ethical standards.
In a statement signed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bacow on Sunday, the management described the incidents as “regrettable” and accused SUG leadership of poor oversight.
According to reports, some students involved have been arrested and will face disciplinary action or possible prosecution.
Meanwhile, SUG president Victor Mishak Abednego apologized to the school and promised to strictly abide by school rules at future events. The management of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has suspended the Students Union Government (SUG) indefinitely over alleged misconduct during the 2025 Students Week.
The decision comes after backlash over the controversial “Gender Swap Day”, which the university said violated its dress code and ethical standards.
In a statement signed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bacow on Sunday, the management described the incidents as “regrettable” and accused SUG leadership of poor oversight.
According to reports, some students involved have been arrested and will face disciplinary action or possible prosecution.
Meanwhile, SUG principal Victor Mishak Abednego apologized to the school and promised to strictly abide by school rules in future events.
