A combined photo of Crawford University and VC, Prof. Solomon Olanrewaju Makinde
By Our Reporter
A student of Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State, a private institution owned by the Apostolic Faith Church, Eboma Raymond, has been expelled by the management of the university after allegedly speaking out against dilapidated facilities and poor learning conditions within the school.
Raymond, a 300-level student of Physics with Electronics in the Department of Physical and Earth Sciences, was formally expelled following a recommendation by the university’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee.
The university in an official expulsion letter dated April 24, 2026, obtained by SaharaReporters, accused Raymond of multiple offences, including making “seditious statements” against the university authorities, insubordination, and inciting unrest within the campus.
“The Vice Chancellor has received and considered the recommendation of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee in respect of your gross misconduct,” the letter read.
“To wit, making seditious statement against the university authorities, insubordination, making grave and unsubstantiated allegations against the University and its Governing Organs, exhibiting conduct capable of undermining discipline, peace, and order within the University community, inciting protest and unrest, which is a breach of your matriculation oath.”
The letter of explusion
The letter further stated that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Olanrewaju Makinde, had approved Raymond’s immediate expulsion from the university.
“He has therefore approved that you be EXPELLED from the University with immediate effect. You are to hand over to the Dean, Student Affairs, your student’s identity card and all other University properties in your possession and vacate the University premises immediately,” it added.
The university also indicated that the student’s parents and relevant authorities had been notified of the decision.
However, reliable sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that Raymond was expelled because he had raised concerns over terrible conditions students have allegedly been enduring on campus.
According to the sources, Raymond challenged the deteriorating infrastructure, inadequate learning facilities, and policies perceived as overly anti-students despite the high tuition fees charged by the institution.
“Eboma Raymond was expelled because he had the courage to challenge the university’s draconian policies, bad infrastructure despite huge fees, and dilapidated educational facilities,” squealed a dependable source.
Crawford University fees
Checks revealed that the total fees for the 200-level to 400-level undergraduate students of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences for the 2025/2026 academic session range between N691,050 and N759,000.
When Sahara Reporters contacted the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Makinde, he defended the decision of the institution, insisting that the university merely enforced its established rules and disciplinary framework.
Screenshots of VC’s reactions
“Every organisation has its rules and regulations and structure for ensuring peaceful relationships and activities,” the VC said.
“There are procedures laid down from the foundation of the university in tandem with NUC guidelines. Every student at the point of matriculation signs an oath of allegiance to the procedural processes of the university.”
He added that the administration provides channels for grievance redress, including access to the Students’ Representative Council and direct communication with his office.
“My administration is pro students and staff welfare. If a student fails to follow the normal route of channelling grievances and openly desecrates what is collectively cherished, such a student should be called to order through laid down rules,” he said.
Makinde also confirmed that unionism is not permitted within the university, noting that students agree to this condition upon admission.
“Eboma knew from Day 1 that Crawford University doesn’t give room for unionism, and he signed up for the agreement to abide by that,” he stated.
In a controversial remark, the Vice Chancellor invoked religious undertones, warning against actions that could “incur the wrath of heaven.”
“I appeal to all concerned not to do anything that will incur the wrath of Heaven. The Church all over the world is praying for students and staff,” he said.
He further described the institution as a “mission-driven university” and suggested the possibility of reconciliation, saying, “We love our students, and if any like the prodigal son decides to humble himself or herself, Jesus says, ‘I will in no wise cast out’.”
