The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has decried the spate of insecurity in Nigeria urging government at all levels to rejig their security strategies.
The student body stated this at the just concluded ‘NANS Edo Axis Convention/Inauguration’ under the leadership of the National Vice President (Special Duties) Comr. Odiahi Thomas Ikhine.
At the State Convention held from the 22nd to 24th of August 2021 at the famous Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Comr. Odiahi Thomas Ikhine “called on the federal and state government and by extension all security agencies to please intensify their efforts in the fight against banditry and kidnapping mostly along the Benin-Auchi Expressway that has become a death trap.”
The convention produced 9 Excos that will serve at the State level and had in attendance, the Zonal Treasurer Comr. Pius Effiam, students union Presidents and other student leaders.
Among those appointed to serve is Comr. Moses Emmanuel, Chairman and Comr. Alari- Enoma Edosa, Public relations Officer.
In his remarks on the various campuses in the axis, Comr. Odiahi Thomas Ikhine “called on the management of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, to consider the mental health and ability of her students when drawing up their academic calendar and avoid rush that negates the NBTE Basic minimum requirement for a semester so as not to defeat the primary essence of education which is to learn effectively without undue and avoidable mental stress.
“NANS appreciate the management of the University of Benin on its visible efforts towards making UNIBEN one of the foremost citadel of learning in the country and equally called on them to ensure that the forth coming Student union election is conducted in a free and fair manner without any form of interference.
“The Acting Vice Chancellor, Ambrose Aliyu University, Prof Benson Osadolor within his little time in office has proven that he is a man that believes in equity and due process and for that NANS is optimistic that he will extend his due process mantra to the students rhyme by ensuring that at all level, leadership is not imposed on the students but rather students will from the halls of residences, departments, up to SUG level will be given the democratic privilege to decide who represents them without any form of deprivation or imposition.
“We assure him of the continuous cooperation of NANS while looking forward to a date for the re-conduct of the cancelled union election for the 2020/2021 academic session.
“The Acting Rector of Auchi Polytechnic Engr. Mustapha Zubair has demonstrated in the highest capacity, his ability to lead and manage both capital and Human Resources considering the huge changes that has visibly taken place within the polytechnic and it’s host community ever since his appointment and the students community will in no distant time engage the Hon. Minister of Education and the presidency in the interest of Nigeria students and fair treatment to a deserving fellow.”
Comr. Ikhine also called on all School Administrators to prioritize at all times the welfare and mental well being Nigerian Students in all her various campuses while assuring them of full cooperation in the above regard as the apex students body in Nigeria.
