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Professor Andrew Efemini of the University of Port-Harcourt in Rivers State has taken to social media to beg for financial assistance from Nigerians, describing himself as a "destitute".

Efemini who is a professor of philosophy of development and a social commentator took to his social media page to explain his ordeal urging Nigerians to help him urgently.

In a post on Facebook, the vocal prof wrote:

I AM NOW A DESTITUTE

"Having survived five months as against the statutory three months of suspension, I am left with no option but to inform the public that I now need financial support to continue to survive.

I have informed the university in writing that as a diabetic and hypertensive patient, my life is threatened by the cut of my salary as a result of my suspension from duty to allegations over students related agitations over fee policies of the university of Port Harcourt.

I have contemplated suicide severally with a suicide message for the Nigerian people on how a Professor or anybody at that should not be treated. I hope the university of Port Harcourt will take note of this paragraph.

I see people who are supposed to be my friends pass me everyday unconcerned about how I survive. May be that is human nature.

Not even the Union ASUU has shown concern about my life threatening conditions. The Union where I was branch chairman for five years. Strange things happen.

Please, concerned Nigerians should come to my aid. I need at least N50,000 each month to buy my insulin alone. I also buy other drugs. I have a to also run.

Please don't ignore this post. It is my last effort to stay alive. People who think that speaking for students is a crime must be put to shame.

My account details:

Andrew Efemini

UBA

1004955569

THANKS TO YOU ALL. Students mobilize to support my survival. No amount is too small."

Source: http://www.suanusblog.com/2018/02/uniport-lecturer-begs-for-financial.html