30th/October/2024
BEING A TEXT OF THE PRESS RELEASE BY THE LEADERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS (NANS)
SOUTHWEST, ZONE D
OF THE GREATEST NIGERIAN STUDENTS!
Good day distinguished leaders, stakeholders, Nigerian students, and esteemed members of the press,
We are immensely grateful for your presence as we address some significant issues affecting the welfare of Nigerian students. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Federal Government for various initiatives that has positively impact the Southwest students.
Firstly, we commend the Federal Government for introducing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to enhance affordable and sustainable transportation in the Southwest. This initiative is a vital step toward alleviating the daily challenges faced by students and citizens across our region. In addition, we recognize the government’s support of the NelFund, which offers opportunity for students to pay their bills regardless of their background.
While we applaud institutions and school managements who support students unionism, we want to issue a strong warning to the management of institutions that are militating against our efforts via their oppressive and manipulative decisions of scrapping student union to desist from such.
It has come to our attention that institutions such as Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, and notably the University of Lagos (UNILAG) still lack a functional Students’ Union. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone D under my leadership believes that the absence of functional Students’ Unions is a glaring affront to the rights and aspirations of Nigerian students. We will not stand idle as students voices are silenced and their interests neglected in this institutions.
Having exhausted the first two C’s of Aluta in advocating for the reinstatement of the Students’ Union at these campuses, we are left with the final C: Confrontation. Therefore, we hereby issue a 14 -day ultimatum to UNILAG, OSPOLY and LAUTECH to reinstate its Students’ Union. If this demand is not met, the association will mobilize a massive protest to disrupt academic activities and bring the issue to national attention. This absence undermines students’ rights and limits their ability to voice and safeguard their interests.
Should this ultimatum pass without action, We are prepared to take decisive action to protect the rights of our Students in Zone D and We will not hesitate to use all available means, including mass protests to ensure that our demands are met.
I Comr. Taiwo Owolewa want to on behalf of the leadership of NANS ZONE D reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian student has representation within their academic institutions.
Additionally, we want to address the inhumane issue of rising tuition fees in some institutions. The continued escalation of fees imposes an undue financial burden on students and their families, creating barriers to accessing quality education. Education is a fundamental right, and we will not tolerate actions that limit this right through exorbitant tuition increases. We strongly urge institutions considering or implementing such increases to immediately reconsider. Any further rise in fees will be met with firm resistance from the Southwest Zone of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), as we are determined to protect the interests of the student body against disadvantageous policies.
Our commitment remains steadfast as we will continue to prioritize the welfare, rights, and futures of Nigerian students. We are dedicated to ensuring that students have affordable education, adequate representation, and the freedom to express themselves within their academic environments.
The leadership of NANS Southwest also use this medium to call for calmness in Oyo State, as regards the NANS JCC election that is already causing a rancor in the state. We promise to find a long lasting solution to the issue within the shortest period of time.
Thank you for your attention and support as we pursue the betterment of Nigerian students.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
God bless NANS!
God bless NANS Zone D!!!
Signed:
Comr. Owolewa Taiwo S.
Coordinator, NANS Southwest “Zone D”
07037352506
Comr. Oluwole Olutunde A.
General Secretary, NANS Southwest “Zone D”
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Broadcasted by:
Comr. Kuku Isaiah Eromidayo
Public Relations Officer, NANS Southwest Zone D
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RBC: NANS ZONE D MEDIA TEAM
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