ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES

(ASUU) AKURE ZONE

TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE HELD ON 1ST JULY 2026 AT UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, ONDO

ASUU CONDEMNS ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT'S CONTINUED FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT THE 2025 FGN–ASUU AGREEMENT

Gentlemen of Press,

ASUU wishes to bring to your notice the continued failure of the Ondo State Government to implement the provisions of the 2025 FGN–ASUU Agreement. Regrettably, despite receiving the agreement and being fully apprised of its obligations thereunder, the Ondo State Government has continued to actively ignore its provisions. This persistent inaction has adversely affected the welfare of our members and continues to undermine the effective functioning of the state-owned university systems. It is against this backdrop that ASUU considers it necessary to inform ALL Comrades, Stakeholders in the Education Sector, Parents, Students, Civil Society Organizations, and the General Public of Ondo State Government's continued failure to honourits obligations and to call for the immediate and faithful implementation of the 2025 agreement, in the interest of the University community and the advancement of quality higher education in Ondo State.

The 2025 FGN–ASUU Agreement occupies a significant place in the history of university education in Nigeria. It is the first major agreement reached between the Federal Government of Nigeria and ASUU since the historic 2009 FGN–ASUU Agreement. Coming 16 years after the last comprehensive agreement, the 2025 Agreement was expected to usher in renewed hope for lecturers and strengthen universities' capacity to fulfil their mandates for teaching, research, and community service.

The financial components of the Agreement took effect on January 1, 2026. The key financial provisions include:

These provisions were carefully negotiated to improve staff welfare, encourage academic productivity and excellence in research, and enhance the quality of university education across the country. Regrettably, six months after the effective date of implementation, the Ondo State Government has failed to adopt and implement these provisions for academic staff in the state-owned tertiary institutions. Consequently, lecturers have continued to bear the burden of denied entitlements while arrears continue to accumulate.

It is important to state that state governments possess the authority, responsibility, and financial capacity to adopt and implement the agreement. The resources required for this implementation are derived from our commonwealth and are intended to support the development of critical sectors such as education. There is therefore no justifiable reason for any state government (especially Ondo State) to delay the implementation of a nationally negotiated welfare package aimed at strengthening higher education.

Ondo State is the 5th largest oil-producing state in Nigeria, sitting right behind the primary Niger Delta oil hubs (Akwa-Ibom, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa), and is officially recognized asone of the nine Niger Delta State by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The state has consistently benefited from 13% derivation fund and other federal allocations associated with its status as an oil-producing state. Ordinarily, such a privileged position should translate into enviable funding of education and staff welfare. With its ranking among Nigeria's oil-producing states and its undisputed position as the foremost oil-producing state in the South-West, one would reasonably expect Ondo State to be among the first states to spontaneously adopt and implement the 2025 FGN–ASUU Agreement. Instead, Ondo State has once again demonstrated a cold disposition towards this agreement. While neighbouring non-oil-producing states such as Ekiti State and Osun State have taken commendable steps towards implementing the 2025 FGN–ASUU Agreement, Ondo State continues to lag behind despite possessing significantly greater resource advantages. More disturbing is the constitution of a committee to review the already approved 2025 FG-ASUU Agreement.

ASUU wishes to unequivocally state that the issue at stake does not require endless deliberations, repeated consultations, or bureaucratic bottlenecks. The 2025 FGN–ASUU Agreement already exists. Its financial components are clearly defined. Its effective date is already established. What is required is implementation—not prolonged committee engagements that merely postpone government action while lecturers continue to suffer the consequences.

More troubling is the fact that this delay is not an isolated occurrence. The Ondo State Government has, over the years, developed an unfortunate reputation for delayed implementation of nationally approved welfare packages and agreements affecting university lecturers. Time and again, academic staff have had to endure prolonged waiting periods before benefiting from entitlements already approved at the national level. This recurring pattern has created avoidable industrial tensions, diminished staff morale, and weakened confidence in the government's commitment to higher education. The consequences of this persistent delay extend beyond the welfare of lecturers. They directly affect students, research productivity, institutional stability, accreditation outcomes, and the overall quality of graduates produced by our institutions. At a time when universities worldwide are competing to attract and retain the best academic talent, policies characterized by delays and neglect only encourage brain drain and undermine institutional excellence. Ondo State ought to be a destination that attracts and retains the nation's finest intellectuals, where the best minds would aspire to work rather than leave. Regrettably, the reality is exact opposite, as many highly skilled academics are compelled to seek better opportunities elsewhere due to unfavourable working conditions and inadequate support for the university system.

Education remains the most strategic investment any government can make. No society develops beyond the quality of its educational system, and no educational system can rise above the commitment shown to those who sustain it. Having three state-owned universities - University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (the first medical university in Nigeria), Adekunle AjasinUniversity, Akungba-Akoko and Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okiti-pupa is a blessing, not a curse. It is an answer to ancestral cravings for excellence.

Furthermore, the implementation delay has now lasted six months. The financial obligations that should have been discharged from January 1, 2026, have accumulated into substantial arrears. Experience has consistently shown that delayed implementation transforms manageable obligations into enormous liabilities that become increasingly difficult to liquidate. The longer the government delays, the greater the financial burden it ultimately creates for itself.

ASUU cannot continue to watch while legitimate entitlements are withheld and the future of tertiary education is compromised.

Accordingly, ASUU calls on the Ondo State Government to:

Failure to act with the urgency demanded by this situation will leave ASUU with no option but to activate all lawful and legitimate actions available within the framework of a trade union to drive home its demands. 

We sincerely hope that the government will choose the path of responsibility, dialogue, and prompt action. However, should the current neglect persist, responsibility for any industrial action and the consequences that may follow shall rest squarely on the shoulders of the Ondo State Government.

The future of higher education in Ondo State is too important to be sacrificed on the altar of administrative delay, committee-induced procrastination, and policy indifference.

Thank you.

In solidarity always!

Comrade Adeola O. Egbedokun

Zonal Coordinator

Comrade Anthony I. Odiwe

Chairperson, OAU

Comrade Pius B. Mogaji

Chairperson, FUTA

Comrade Sola Afolayan

Chairperson, EKSU

Comrade Abayomi Fagbuagun

Chairperson, FUOye

Comrade Abraham O. Oladebeye

Chairperson, UNIMEDO

Comrade Babatope Ogundare

Chairperson, BOUESTI

Comrade Olatunbosun Ajisafe

Chairperson, AFUED

Former Ambrose Alli University Student Union Government (SUG) Vice President, Comr. Bahel Victoria, has made a significant contribution to the AAU school hostel by donating mini first aid boxes.

This act of generosity took place prior to the end of her tenure, showcasing her dedication to the well-being and safety of the students.

The mini first aid boxes will undoubtedly serve as a valuable resource in times of need, providing essential medical supplies and support. Comr. Bahel Victoria's initiative is commendable and highlights the positive impact that individuals can have within their communities. Her contribution will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on the AAU school hostel, ensuring the continued care and safety of its residents.

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Men of the Nigerian Army have allegedly stormed the scene where students were protesting in Akure, Ondo State on Tuesday.

The students had gone out for a second-day protest in the state over the lingering strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

Videos obtained by our correspondent had shown soldiers marching in their numbers with their guns, alongside a van being driven after them. Sporadic gunshots were heard as they moved while some of the students ran in panic.

The students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, in Akure, had, alongside, counterparts from neighboring states, barricaded major highways, including the Benin-Ore Express road while they protested.

Sources told our correspondent that as of yesterday, the police and soldiers came to the protest scene, but today, they had come with violence as they started to disperse the students and disrupt other things.

“What happened in Lekki is happening again in Ondo!” One of the protesters had screamed in another video which showed that the instruments of the protests being used by the students had been scattered.

“They’re killing us,” another person said.

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The PUNCH reported that last week, in Ibadan, men of the Nigerian army had also attempted to run over protesting students around the University of Ibadan. This was condemned in a statement by the ASUU, Lagos zone.

For over a week, students had protested across Nigeria over the ASUU strike, calling on the Federal Government to accede to the demands of the striking lecturers.

The PUNCH reports that the ASUU strike, which began on February 14, has entered 92 days.

Akinsowon Oluwasegun Emmanuel a Nigerian hip-hop artist and Humanitarian popularly known as Segos JTB will be bringing secondary school students together across Akure the state capital of Ondo State on a project tagged "Nation and Career Building For a Better Tomorrow"

The event is aim at exposing, uniting and teaching secondary school students more about our Nation Nigeria.

The event which features Quiz competition, seminar and creative performances. The following secondary schools are expected to be part of this event Viz; Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School Akure,   Federal Girls Grammar School Akure, St. Peter's Unity Secondary School

Akure, Aquinas College

Akure, St. Louis Secondary School

Akure, CAC Grammar School

Akure, Oyemekun Grammar School,

Akure. Cash prizes and educational materials to be won. 

The event is slated to hold May 31st at Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School Akure Ondo State by 10AM. Judges for the quiz competition aspect of it are Mrs Adejori catherine "Vice principal academics,

Ansar-ud-deen comprehensive high school Owo", Ajayi Samuel O. "Fshion Instructor and Educationist" and Oyinlola Adekola Henry "CEO MAKANAKI entertainment, comedian, actor and a singer" to be anchored by Olakunle Ibikunle.

…Says Award Will Spur Him To Do More.

The Chairperson of the West Africa Youth Council (EYC), Ambassador Oluwaseun Ologun-Williams has received a Doctorate (Honorary) in Political Science from the Prestigious Espam Formation University, Benin Republic.

According to the University management, Ologun-Williams is worthy of the award due to his contributions to the political development of the West Africa region.

In his acceptance speech, Ologun-Williams appreciated the University for finding him worthy.

The short speech fully read:

“Yesterday, I received a Doctorate degree (honorary) in Political Science from the Prestigious Espam Formation University, Benin Republic.

“I accept this honour with deep gratitude and I can assure you that I do not take it for granted.

“I am conscious of the corresponding responsibility to use my knowledge and skills to advance the course of humanity and to support the aspirations of this great University and humanity, at large.

“I have always being an advocate of a politically stable society as it helps accelerate development and establish a peaceful atmosphere.

“The competitive environment within which Universities across the world now operate requires each institution to define specific areas of global challenge where it wants to make a difference.

“The Espam Formation University has done this effectively and has, over the years produced fully-baked graduates.

“I dedicate this honor to God almighty, my wife, daughter and my team for making me provide leadership and a better person.

“I appreciate family, friends and well wishers for the congratulatory messages since I received this honorary degree. It can only get better.”

In commemoration of the International Girl Child Day, the National Female Students Association of Nigeria (NFSAN) Ondo chapter had a project with the tagged "PAD A GIRL"  by reaching out to the students of EJI OBA High school Oba Ile, on the 15th of October 2021.

The project which was conceived purposely on educating the females on the needs to have a dream and purpose as well as strive hard to achieve them.

Also, they were educated on self motivations, high self esteem, confidence and the needs to always take the lead roles whenever and wherever they find themselves.

Furthermore, they were lectured on the importance of Menstrual and Personal hygiene during Menstrual periods. Sanitary pads were given out to them and they were taught on how to use it correctly and consistently, as well as proper removal and disposal. The use of Clothes and tissues were discourage. They were also enlightened on some of the practices to be adopted as well as those to be avoided during Menstrual periods - such as; bathing at least twice a day, avoid consumption of cold/chill soft drinks, and the importance of eating balanced diet.

The National Female Students Association Of Nigeria (NFSAN) Ondo chapter under the leadership of Comr. Orji Stella has done exceedingly beautiful project, as this has set a record as well as projecting the association at large. 

Our sincere appreciation goes to our sponsors;  CHICKEN AND TINS,  OPNET HOMES, OJOBAT, SIMUS AUTOS, LAH GROUP and all the female leaders and Stakeholders from our institutions that has sponsored this movement in one way or the other.

We pray may God continue to bless and enrich us all (Amen).

NFSAN.....Pride of womanhood!!!

Long live NFSAN 

Long live Ondo State

Long live Nigeria

Signed: 

Comr.Bepo Temitope A.

Gen Sec, NFSAN Ondo chapter.

Comr. Olayiwola Temidayo

P. R. O, NFSAN Ondo chapter.

For 

Comr. Orji Stella

Chairman, NFSAN Ondo chapter.

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It was a new dawn yesterday in the unionism affairs of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko as one of her politically sagacious Students in person of  Mary Ogunga, officially declared her ambition to vie for the office of the President, National Association of Ondo State Students in a grand style.

The members of the rejuvenating team with their branded car, caps and vest ably  led by the NAOSS AAUA Chapter President, Comr. Ebikunle Samson stormed the office of Dr. Sunday Ogunode, Staff Adviser, National Association of Ondo State Students, AAUA Chapter.

On her arrival to the meeting, the staff adviser was glad to receive her and her team to his office.  At the meeting, The aspirant introduced herself and thereafter  disclosed her intention to vie for the office of the President, National Association of Ondo State Students.

While, the discussion was on, she stated her plans and ambitions to Rejuvenate NAOSS and take it to a glorious apogee. 

The Staff Adviser, NAOSS AAUA, expressed his excitement to receive her and her team also commented on the sagacity, comradeship, courage and boldness of the Aspirant. The staff adviser further Commented that he has not doubt in the capacity of the Aspirant to perform well if elected the President. He assured the team of his unflinching support for the election and after the election. He also took out the time to admonished the team on leadership and similarly encouraged female participation in leadership position.

The team also moved to the Senate building where they had a fruitful discussion with Iperepolu Desmond Richard, Administration office of the University, Obagunwa Oluwasegun, President of the Students Union AAUA, Comr. Irewole Desmond, President National Association of Okitipupa local government Students AAUA chapter, and other conscious Comrades.

The President of the AAUASU assured the team of his full support ahead of the election.

The team went round the campus for a familiarisation tour with the students as well because we are not oblivious of the fact, that it is our student that makes up our dear Association.

Until the Control of the issue of Credit is restored  back to a Government Administration and recognized as its most Conspicuous and sacred Responsibility, all talks of the Sovereignty of Parliament and of Democracy is idle and Futile. We can't shy from the fact that State Government have an Absolute Sovereignty and when the Government failed to Comply with his Fundamental Duties in ensuring that Life and Properties of its Citizens is highly Saved. It will be regard as a Failed Government.

Ondo State Government have just proven to the entire Country that, they don't have any Feelings for the Lives of it's Citizens either at the State Level or outside. Recently a gruesome Killing occurred in Rukuba Jos North, Plateau State where some innocent souls mainly Numbered to 25 Religious Worshipper mainly Youths were Masarcre and very Gory. The ambushed which occured while the victims were coming from Bauchi where they join Other Muslims Religious Worshippers in Celebration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Birthday. Our source gathered that those Victims involved are Ondo State in Indigenes. In which many reactions engulfed from all nooks and crannies and this same killing eventually leads to a Curfew in the State in order to restore Peace and Order in the State. 

On same Scenario, have eventually make some Higher Institutions to halt  ongoing Examinations in their various Campuses in the State. 

Since Last week some States have been sending Government Officials down to Plateau State to evacuate all their  Indigenes back to their various States. Ondo State which was affected weren't moved with an inched, despite the Tension in the whole Country. No single Press Release was Published in any National Daily Newspaper talkless of Holding Brief Conference to kick against the Gruesome Killing. What a Shame to the Government.

Before putting this article up, our Source here in Jos have Gotten in Touch with some of the Principals Officers in Ondo State to demand why their Indigenes who are schooling in Plateau State have been neglected while other States have done Fast Response. Here are the Principal Officers who our Source get in touch with.

The Chief Press Secretary to Ondo State Government

Commissioner of Information Ondo State

Senior Special Assistant on Youths and Students Matters to The State Governor.

We all understood, that the Governor can never be in everywhere, that is the main reason whereby Government Functionaries have been appointed and represent Mr. Governor in different Areas depending on the Designation been given onto.

But, on this kind of Case, the Senior Special Assistant on Youths and Students Matters to Mr. Governor is been referred to. All possiblity of Evacuating those Students were not even concerned at all. I put a call through one of the Student Leader yesterday to know the state of condition and he confidently told me that all the students were Evacuated but the SSA on Youths and Students Matters Hon. Ogunyemi Muyiwa  Ojo Eyiyato was in Absential and he have stayed back in Ondo State. God a whole so called SSA on Youths and Students Matters was not present in the Evacuation Process and also the Students were even evacuated with Ogun State Indigenes with their Buses which means no provision was made for the Students from the State. This is so Embarrassing, Dissatisfactory and Disappointing from a whole State which was the main affected State and at that period abandoned it's Indigenes. A Oil Producing State for that Matter.

I Live and Based in Jos and my Place is not far from the reported scene. I know how Forebode and Dreading the State is. 

This is a total Shame and Disappointed to the Entire State for them not to able to send Government Functionaries to Evacuate those Students. This really show how Callous and Wicked the State Government is Most especially the SSA on Youths and Students. We all see other State Government like Kogi, Ogun, Oyo and Ekiti how they respond in Quick action towards the Evacuation of their Own Students through their Own SSAs on Youths and Students.

May Almighty God Forgive you all.

I Challenge Ondo State Government to Prove to me that this Article is False by Uploading this same version of Evacuation by Ondo State Delegates in Plateau State.

Sanity is next close to Serenity. 

Ondo State Government haven't done well and l guess that the Ondo Youths and Students demand an Unapologetic Press Release or possibly Brief Conference most especially from the Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Youths and Students Matters to Ondo State, Hon. Ogunyemi Muyiwa Ojo Eyiyato.

God Bless Ondo State!

God Bless Southwest!!

God Bless Nigeria!!!

Signed;

Hon. Ogundeyi Adeoluwa Peters 

National

Publicity Secretary/PRO

PDP National Youth Movement

PDP-NYM

The authorities of the University of Lagos, Akoka have approved the reopening of hostels to students from Thursday, August 26.

The varsity’s authorities also okayed the commencement of the second semester examinations physically on campus.

This was contained in a release to the students Tuesday night.

The reopening is coming six weeks after the closure of hostels and suspension of physical lectures to prevent the spread COVID-19 on campus.

The release was titled, ‘Important notice: Schedule of accommodation of bonafide students with allocated bedspaces in hostels for second semester 2019-2020 in-person examination’.

It read, “On the authority of Senate, the University presents this schedule to accommodate legal occupants in the hostels for the In-Person 2nd semester 2019_2020 examinations.

“Eligible Students are expected to abide strictly by the schedule and guidelines for admittance into the Halls of Residence.

“(They) must be registered for the 2nd semester 2019-2020 session, present coloured Exam Docket for 2nd semester 2019-2020 Exams, present a bottle of hand sanitizer (Minimum of 500ml), present at least 10 face masks, wear face mask into and out of the hostels at all times, must use their allocated bed spaces.

“The Schedule for accommodation for examinations is as follows: 100 and 200-level students with allocated bed space should move into the hostels from Thursday 26 August 2021 and depart on or before Saturday 11 September 2021.

“500-level Faculty of Law Students with allocated bed space should move into their hostels on Saturday 28 August and depart on Sunday 5 September 2021.

“300-level students with allocated bed space should move into their hostels on Saturday 11 September and depart on Saturday 18 September 2021.

“400 and 500-level students with allocated bed space should move into their hostels on Saturday 18 September and depart on Sunday 26 September 2021.

“Extant rules and regulations with associated penalties for hostel residency are still applicable and must be obeyed by all students.”

University of Benin (UNIBEN) Female Graduate probed by the school authorities for Examination malpractice ordered to rewrite all exams from 200 Level.

UNIBEN began investigating all the results of female student who wore ” Aggressive Malpractice” shirt during her sign out parade.

Earlier last week, the management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) ordered that all the results of the student be investigated after she wore a sign out shirt with the inscription “aggressive malpractice brought me this far” during her signing out parade.

This came after a video of the said student identifies as Peace Ufuoma, from the department of Microbiology, went viral a few days ago.

The institution made a statement two weeks ago on the Thursday, that the decision to probe the student in question’s results was taken at a meeting that held on the 13th of July.

A news reaching Siggy correspondent as of today says that the female student in question has been ordered to rewrite all her papers from her Level two till the end of Level four. This sounds very heartbreaking but the school management is of the opinion that Peace Ufuoma be used as a scape goat to tell every student of the University of Benin that examination malpractices are not allowed within her walls.

"The failure of our society start the day we choose not to questioned those in position of power."

Over the phase of year past, the only student advocate bodies fighting, agitating and crafting for better society accommodating Nigerian Student and their well being including welfarism  across diverse axis in Nigerian is NANS, this gave us sovereignty power to agitate and becon upon any personality which has resulted to a giant who can't be questioned in transparency, accountability and for credibility. 

NANS is a pressure group that harbour Nigerian Student with her axis across every state in Nigeria, and we won't keep mute having someone of your manner as a representative of our district without having any reference, importancy and positive influenced to Nigerian Student, it's highly uncalled for.  

Being a politicians with a normality to "Use and Dump" of youth won't have anything else to think than the fact that NANS JCC ONDO AXIS is being sponsored to tackled you or any manner you can term it, NANS is an independence body who have no iota of influenced from any other body personality on the basics of our dealings, and this demands we bring towards you is for the Nigerian Student and even that from your district. 

In our demands, we agitate for 3 demands whuch includes; 

1. Provision of Bursary across the Six Local Government in your district 

2. Provision of Reasonable Empowerment across the district 

3. Provision of Scholarship for Institution Based Student across the district

This demands of us is pioneered on your nonchalant attitude towards the Nigerian Student across your district in your years of service as Senator in the district you're representing, it's even a shame replying us that you've promised after 10years of being power all you could still mentioned as your achievement towards Student populance is this ill-promised of yours. 

In all your years in service, has NANS ever required money of you, or can you analyzed any achievement you've made towards the Welfarism of Nigerian Student, you being full of biasment, sentimental towards your district people even have separate people you wished to allocate your promised bursary to as you reference in your reply towards our earlier article towards you, your judgmental statement which reads;

"Borofice has made provision for Bursary to the students AND LIST OF BENEFICIARIES is currently being compiled across local governments in the district"

This shows that you never have any concern for the welfarism of Nigerian Student if not for political career, such your personality did not worth being in position of authority and we will forever be a pressure unless our demands is heard, tend and recon to.

We Say No To Fake Promised After 10years Of Being In Power!!!!! 

We Say No To Wheelbarrow Empowerment!!!!

NANS JCC ONDO Craft For Effectiveness Towards Student Welfarism 

Our 3-Demands Must Be Met!!! 

Our Ultimatum Remain Intact!!!!

Signed: 

COMR. OMOTOSO SURPRISE OLUWAFERANMI (SURPRISE~DO)

CHAIRMAN, NANS JCC ONDO STATE AXIS

COMR. FADIRAN ABIOLA VICTOR (FADIREX)

VICE CHAIRMAN NANS JCC ONDO STATE AXIS

COMR. AKINOLA ELIJAH TEMITOPE(SHARP)

NANS JCC ONDO  AXIS SECRETARY GENERAL 

COMR. OLUWAROTIMI TOBILOBA JOSH

NANS JCC ONDO STATE FIN. SECRETARY

ANNOUNCER - COMR. OGUNJIMI TOLULOPE JAMES(JIMMY TEE)

NANS JCC ONDO STATE AXIS P.R.O

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone D, is delighted to pass on good wishes to the youngest officer ever appointed to head the nations anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa.

No doubt, your appointment was not unconnected to your fine antecedents, having been demonstrating adeptness and knowhow since you joined the services of the agency in 2004.   

With your thoroughbred and having been fielded in many prosecutions of advance fee fraud, official corruption, bank fraud, money laundry, among others, and your international training and exposure, we are hopeful that you will clean the Augean stable.  Under your watch and leadership, we are very positive that there would not be rooms for religion, ethnic and political bigotries in the administration of the anti-graft agency. 

We, therefore, urge you to substantiate your appointment with unprecedented and outstanding performances such that it can be reverberated across the length and breadth of the nation that youths remain the indispensable catalysts to achieving a great and united Nigeria as envisioned by the founding fathers. 

Once again, on behalf of all Nigerian Students in South West, we saying a big  Congratulations and we can assure you that we are going to give you our full support as a young vibrant officer 

Aluta Continua , Victoria Ascerta.

Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta.

Signed:

Kowe Odunayo Amos.

NANS ZONE D COORDINATOR, 

SOUTH WEST NIGERIA

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone D, received with delight, the new of the arrival of about 4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine into the country on Tuesday, march 2, 2021. 

Meanwhile, as the vaccination campaign and administration in Nigeria begin, it is imperative to make a passionate plea to the Federal Government, on behalf of the entire Nigerian students, that the students should be considered first in the administration of the vaccine. 

In particular, as the States Governors are warming up to receive their shares of the vaccine, NANS (Zone D), is requesting that the governors of the South/West should place premium on the students at all levels in the administration of the vaccine.

The need to start the vaccination with the students is imperative because Nigerian students constitute the largest assemblage among whom the virus can easily spread, thus, the vaccine must be administered on them first in order to contain the spread of the dreaded virus. 

We are urging our governors in the South/West States, to put some compelling measures in place in our Primary Health Care centres, higher institutions and schools and other prospective designated centres to ensure that students are given priority in the administration of the vaccine.

While we are congratulating the government on the arrival of the vaccine, we want to pledge our support in terms of campaign for the vaccination which will help to contain the spread of the virus.

Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta.

Signed:

Kowe Odunayo Amos.

NANS ZONE D COORDINATOR, 

SOUTH WEST NIGERIA