The National Association of Nigerian Students has lauded President Bola Tinubu for reconstituting the governing councils of tertiary institutions and appointing technocrats, and politicians to spearhead the development of Nigerian institutions.
In a statement signed by its President, Pedro Chibuzor, on Wednesday, NANS thanked Tinubu for appointing “worthy and competent individuals” to the councils.
The students’ body believes that these appointments have the potential to fast-track the rapid development of Nigerian institutions.
The statement read, “We the Nigerian students, therefore, commend President Bola Tinubu for his love and concern about the transformation of academic institutions through this sound appointment of an incorruptible team of thoroughbred administrators to help fasten the development in our ivory towers after the recent introduction of student loan for Nigerian students.”
The association noted that the appointment of over 200 academicians, including 100 professors and PhD holders, to university, polytechnic, and college of education councils, marks a significant departure from past appointments that had fewer academicians.
While congratulating the governing council members and chairmen on their appointment, NANS urged them to uphold justice and prevent victimisation of students by institution management.
The statement added, “We are proud of Mr President’s foresight to have appointed some of the finest Nigerians to run the affairs of Nigeria’s ivory towers.
“Lastly, we appeal to the Academic Staff Union of Universities to cooperate with the new council members and Mr President’s genuine concern for the development of our education sector.”
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