Ex-FUTA union chief Awoyinfa declares for NANS presidency

A former scholar union chief on the Federal College of Expertise Akure,

Awoyinfa Opeoluwa, has formally declared his intention to contest for the presidency of the Nationwide Affiliation of Nigerian College students.

Awoyinfa, who beforehand served as Public Relations Officer of NANS Zone D, made the announcement in a manifesto addressed to scholar leaders, stakeholders, and members of the press on Saturday.

He mentioned his choice to run is motivated by a dedication to advocate for the rights, welfare, and aspirations of Nigerian college students.

“I stand earlier than you not simply as a candidate, however as a passionate advocate for the rights, welfare, and aspirations of each Nigerian scholar,” Awoyinfa mentioned.

The aspirant will contest beneath the IMPACT motion, guided by the slogan “Vox Populi Vox Dei”, which he described as a pledge to make sure that college students’ voices are heard in all decision-making processes.

Awoyinfa outlined a student-centred management method, emphasising collaboration with Pupil Union Authorities presidents throughout tertiary establishments to deal with points similar to tuition hikes, lodging challenges, and studying environments.

He additionally highlighted plans to advertise equitable entry to high quality training and sources, in addition to create alternatives that empower college students past college.

“My administration will champion insurance policies that uplift our collective pursuits whereas opposing measures detrimental to our welfare.

“As a doctoral scholar, I perceive the challenges confronted by college students throughout all ranges of training. My dedication is to run an all-inclusive authorities the place each voice issues,” he said.

Awoyinfa known as on scholar union leaders and college students nationwide to assist his imaginative and prescient, stressing that collective motion is important to strengthening advocacy for scholar rights.

“To the SUG presidents throughout our campuses, I urge you to assist this imaginative and prescient of unity and empowerment. And to my fellow college students, I ask in your grassroots assist so collectively we will reshape the way forward for scholar management in Nigeria,” he mentioned.

Awoyinfa concluded his declaration by urging college students to unite for constructive change within the scholar motion.