New President of National Association of Nigerian Students, Olusola Oladoja, has pledged to pursue enhanced welfare of students.
Oladoja emerged the winner of the election which took place during the national convention of NANS which started on Sunday with arrival of delegates, stakeholders’ meeting, and screening of candidates culminating into elections held into late Wednesday.
Oladoja, who spoke at world press conference in Abuja on Thursday, where he was surrounded by the newly elected executive officers of the association, also vowed to stand against all forms arbitrary tuition fees hike by tertiary institutions across the country.
He reaffirmed his commitment to build on the legacies of the immediate past President of NANS, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, saying his leadership marks the dawn of a new era that would consolidate on past achievements while introducing a pragmatic approach to improving students’ welfare and the education system in Nigeria.
As part of his agenda, Oladoja has outlined plans for a nationwide campus tour geared at addressing pressing issues in tertiary institutions and fostering a more accessible student-centered leadership.
He commended the NANS Independent Convention Planning Committee, headed by Prince Koyoyo, for organising a free, fair, and credible convention, saying their dedication, transparency, and commitment ensured the success of the process, and history will remember their efforts.
“I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the immediate-past leadership of NANS, led by Lucky Emonefe (National President) and Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (Senate President). Their contributions to the struggle for students’ rights, better welfare, and quality education will always be acknowledged. I pledge to build on the solid foundation they have laid while advancing the cause of Nigerian students