“You are foolish” — Lecturer cancels final-year student’s project, sparks outrage online

A lecturer sparked online outrage after cancelling a final-year student’s project and allegedly calling him “foolish” despite months of work, reigniting debates about academic fairness, supervisor accountability, and student rights in Nigerian universities.

A final-year student was left frustrated and heartbroken after his project was cancelled by his supervisor, despite months of hard work and sleepless nights. The shocking news drew widespread attention on social media, with many users expressing disbelief and sympathy.

The student’s friend shared the ordeal online, describing his feelings of disappointment and uncertainty. “After so many sleepless nights, my friend’s project was cancelled by his supervisor, leaving him feeling frustrated, disappointed, and uncertain about his next steps,” the friend wrote.

The supervisor’s remark, calling the student “foolish,” intensified outrage among students. This incident isn’t isolated; similar cases have sparked debates about academic fairness and transparent supervision.

Despite the setback, the student remains determined to bounce back stronger, with friends offering support. The story went viral, with users demanding accountability via #justiceforfinalyearstudents.

This incident highlights pressures faced by final-year students and the need for fair supervision. Similar cases, like a Masters student suing UNIABUJA over delayed project supervision, exist.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, GISTREEL