The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected its immediate past President of the Senate, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, as the new president of the association. The election took place at the NANS convention held in Abuja, where Afeez secured a decisive victory.
Afeez polled 349 votes to defeat his closest rival, Aminu Haruna Maipanpo, who garnered only 12 votes. Another candidate, Odumosu Olumide, received 10 votes in the contest. The overwhelming margin of victory underscores the strong support for Afeez among student delegates.
In his acceptance speech after being declared the winner, Afeez pledged to provide inclusive and responsive leadership for the student body. He vowed to work diligently to safeguard the rights and welfare of Nigerian students wherever they study, emphasizing his commitment to addressing the challenges facing students across the country.
Details of the convention and Afeez's plans for his tenure are expected to be released in the coming days. The election marks a new chapter for NANS as it continues to advocate for the interests of Nigerian students.
