Ondo university student Akinteye elected as new NANS president

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology as its new national president following the successful conclusion of the association’s 2026 national convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja.

Akinteye, a former NANS Senate president, won the election after a closely contested race among five presidential candidates. He succeeds the outgoing president, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, who completed his term.

The convention was conducted under tight security, with police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services present. Delegates described the event as one of the most peaceful in the association’s history.

Speaking shortly after his election, the new president thanked delegates and pledged to build on the achievements of the previous administration while fostering unity among Nigerian students.

“The leadership of NANS has conducted our election successfully, and the new leadership has emerged. I thank all the delegates for electing me, a student of OAUSTECH, as the new president of NANS,” Akinteye said.

He praised the peaceful atmosphere, noting that there were no crises, violence, or disputes during the process.

“In the history of NANS, this is one of the best conventions we have witnessed. There was no crisis, no gunshot, no fight. All the contestants against me have congratulated me already. This shows that NANS is united, and we will continue to work together to keep the association as one,” he added.

Akinteye assured students that his administration would continue the good work of the outgoing leadership and reposition the association for greater impact across campuses nationwide.

“Our activities will soon be felt across campuses, and the country will know that NANS is active and committed to students’ welfare,” he stated.

Outgoing President Comrade Olushola Oladoja described the election as one of the happiest moments of his tenure.

“I thank God Almighty for giving me the opportunity to conduct a free and fair election in the history of NANS. I am happy that the person who emerged is someone I strongly believe in and trust in terms of capacity,” Oladoja said.

He expressed confidence that the new president would surpass his achievements.

“I wish him well, and I pray God grants him wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and strength to lead NANS successfully,” he added.

Earlier, Chairman of the Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC), Comrade Omotayo Oladele Samuel, disclosed during the accreditation exercise on Sunday night at Kapital Club, Asokoro, that over 300 delegates participated in the convention.

Delegates included Student Union Government presidents, Senate presidents, and other student leaders from tertiary institutions across the country.

Oladele assured stakeholders that the committee had made adequate arrangements to ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process.

The presidential race featured Akinteye Babatunde Afeez of OAUSTECH, Aminu Haruna Maipampo of the Federal University Oye‑Ekiti, Awoyinpa Opeoluwa Elijah of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Olumide Odumosu Josiah of Olabisi Onabanjo University, and Opaleye Samuel Oladutun of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta.

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