17/06/2026
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This drug test issue is raising a lot of questions. From what we are seeing, ATBU appears to be the institution driving this policy most actively. If it is truly a nationwide directive from the Federal Government, why is the implementation not uniform across other universities? 🤔
Another issue is the cost. If the exercise is considered necessary for students, shouldn't there be some form of subsidy or support? Asking students to pay more than ₦10,000 at a time when many are already struggling financially is difficult to justify.
There is also little clarity on what happens after the results are submitted. Students are being told to undergo the test and upload their reports, but to what end? What process follows? How will the information be used? What support is available for anyone who tests positive, and what impact does a negative result have?
What makes many students skeptical is that a similar toxicology exercise was conducted in the past, yet there was no visible outcome or benefit to students. Now, another round of testing is being introduced with additional costs attached.
When you consider the number of students involved, the total amount being paid for this exercise runs into millions of naira. Naturally, students will want transparency and clear explanations.
Students are not opposed to policies that promote a healthy and drug-free campus. However, there should be accountability, affordability, and proper communication regarding the purpose and expected outcomes of such initiatives.
✍️ Amarlo Michael