JUST IN: OAUSTECH Student, Akinteye Babatunde, Emerges New NANS President

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, a student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), as its new National President.

Akinteye emerged victorious at the association’s 2026 National Convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, after defeating four other contenders in a keenly contested presidential race.

The newly elected president, who previously served as NANS Senate President, succeeds the outgoing president, Olushola Oladoja, following the completion of his tenure.

The convention, which witnessed heavy security presence from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), was widely described by participants as one of the most peaceful electoral exercises in the history of the student body.

Speaking after his emergence on Monday, Akinteye expressed appreciation to delegates for their confidence in him and pledged to consolidate on the achievements of the outgoing administration while fostering unity among Nigerian students.

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

He praised the orderly conduct of the convention, stressing that the process was devoid of violence, crises, or disputes.

“In the history of NANS, this is one of the best conventions we have witnessed. There was no crisis, no gunshot, no fight. All my co-contestants have congratulated me already. This demonstrates that NANS remains united, and together we will continue to strengthen the association,” he added.

Akinteye assured Nigerian students that his administration would reposition NANS for greater relevance and impact across campuses nationwide.

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

In his remarks, outgoing President Olushola Oladoja described the successful conduct of the election as one of the proudest moments of his administration.

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

He expressed confidence that the new president would surpass his achievements in office and prayed for wisdom, strength, and understanding for the incoming leadership.

Earlier, Chairman of the Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC), Omotayo Samuel, disclosed during the accreditation exercise at Kapital Club, Asokoro, that more than 300 delegates participated in the convention.

According to him, the delegates comprised Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents, Senate Presidents, and other student leaders from tertiary institutions across the country.

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