KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone ‘A’ has elected new executives to pilot its affairs for the 2024/2025 academic session across the zone.
This was made known in a communique jointly signed by Dominic Philip, Chairman, Communique Drafting Committee and Ahmed Magaji, his deputy, issued after its 38th Elective Congress on Tuesday in Kaduna.
According to the communique, the elected executives are poised to address the challenges facing Nigerian students and promote student welfare.The congress said it would continue to prioritise students’
welfare and advocate affordable education.”We would work tirelessly to address the challenges facing Nigerian students, particularly the arbitrary increase in school fees and inadequate funding for education, ” it said.
The communique said the zone comprises tertiary institutions from seven states in the North-West region, including Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, and Zamfara.”
The congress resolved to urge the Federal Government to establish more Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion service stations across Nigeria.”
It also called for the provision of CNG buses to tertiary institutions to ease transportation challenges on campuses within the Zone and beyond.“
We commend the Federal Government for establishing the National Education Loan Fund, but we urge them to make it more accessible to students,” it said.However,
the association expressed concern over the exponential increase in school fees across tertiary institutions in the country and called for an urgent attention from the stakeholders.“
NANS will continue to advocate for affordable education and better living conditions for Nigerian students,” the communique added.
The congress commended the Kaduna State Government for its support and hospitality during the event.“
We appreciate the Kaduna State Government for providing a conducive environment for our congress,” while pledging continued support to the government led by Gov. Uba Sani.”
The association admonished the students to prioritise dialogue through constitutional means amidst economic hardships, discouraging involvement in destructive activities.“
We will work with the government to promote student welfare and advocate for better education policies,” the communique added.
On the election process, it said, 67 accredited delegates were present from the seven states in the zone for transparent electoral process.
The elected officials were: Said Garba Coordinator (Bayero University Kano) and Deputy Coordinator, Ibrahim Dikko (Kebbi University of Science and Technology).
The rest were: Bashir Ibrahim, Secretary General (Kaduna State University), Mohammed Abdullahi, Financial Secretary (Bayero University Kano) and Maryam Usman, Treasurer (HUK Poly).Others were:
Firdausi Hamza, Director of Gender, Gazali Gadanya, Director of Sports, Abubakar Wamako, PRO, Al-Amin Salisu Director of Travels and Exchange, Habibullahi Bello, Director Special Duties and Ex-Officio –Sadiq Maikano.
The congress also approved the establishment of three new Directorates to be headed by a Director each.They are: Magaji Kabiru, Director of Peace, Integration and Reconciliation,
Umar Shuaibu, Director of Gender Equality Matters, while Suleiman Yusuf is Director of Action and Mobilisation.(NAN)