NANS President Visits ATBU, Discusses Student Welfare

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, Comrade Olushola L. Oladoja, has paid a strategic visit to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, as part of the association's nationwide engagement to strengthen student advocacy and foster institutional collaboration.

During the visit, the NANS President met with the Vice Chancellor, Professor I.H. Garba, and discussed pressing issues affecting Nigerian students, including:

- Timely disbursement of NELFUND refunds

- Regular fumigation of hostels and reading areas

- Improved sanitation and maintenance of toilet facilities

The Vice Chancellor appreciated NANS' advocacy role and assured students that NELFUND refunds would commence immediate disbursement. He also reiterated ATBU's commitment to enhancing student welfare through infrastructural improvements, including upgrading hostel common rooms.

The visit highlights the collaborative spirit between student leadership and ATBU management, with a shared vision of advancing academic excellence, student welfare, and institutional growth. The Vice Chancellor welcomed NANS' call for the inclusion of ATBU in national initiatives, such as the deployment of CNG-powered vehicles, to reduce transportation costs for students.

The visit is expected to strengthen the relationship between NANS and ATBU, leading to improved student welfare and academic experience. The university's commitment to addressing student concerns and collaborating with NANS demonstrates its dedication to providing a conducive academic environment.