The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the recent signing of the Nigerian Students’ Loan Law without the involvement of legitimate NANS leadership.
“The association is deeply concerned about the disregard for proper representation and accountability in such a crucial matter affecting Nigerian students,” NAN said in a statement.The statement was signed on Thursday in Enugu by Comrade Victor Igbudu, National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NANS.
According to the statement, we express our disappointment with the actions of individuals parading in the name of our esteemed association as it is evident that their motives are driven by personal gain rather than the welfare of Nigerian students.”NANS calls upon President Bola Tinubu to exercise caution and check attempts to manipulate the students’ loan scheme for personal interests.
“We urge President Tinubu to uphold the integrity of NANS and ensure that those entrusted with representing students’ interests are duly appointed and competent,” it said.The statement noted that NANS demand transparency and accountability in the management of the loan scheme.
It said: “We urge the management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to stay true to their core mandate and ensure that the application process remains automated with little or no human intervention.”Furthermore, NANS reaffirms its support for Comrade Pedro Chibuzo Obi as the legitimate National President of NANS in line with the transition culture of NANS.
“We further assert that no distractions or attempts to undermine our leadership will deter us from fulfilling our mandate to Nigerian students and to ensure that the interests of Nigerian students are protected and prioritized.”
