NANS Urges Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa to Fulfill Promises to Students

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to fulfill his promises to students in the state, including the provision of palliatives and buses to support student unions. During a press conference in Akure, leaders of the Joint Campus Council (JCC), Ondo axis, Comrade Oluwarotimi Tobiloba Joshua, and Comrade Oluwanishola Ajibola, expressed concerns over the delay in delivering 12 buses promised for student mobility. The buses, which were pledged to help ease transportation challenges faced by students across the state, have yet to be delivered.

While the student body acknowledged the recent approval and disbursement of bursaries and scholarships for indigenous students, they emphasized the need for the state government to address additional pressing challenges, including the rising cost of transportation due to the fuel price hike. Comrade Oluwarotimi noted that the high cost of fuel has significantly increased transportation expenses, alongside rising food and electricity costs.

The students' leaders also called on the federal government to intervene in the rising dollar exchange rate, which has further exacerbated the financial struggles of students.

Key concerns highlighted by NANS include:

• The unfulfilled promise of 12 buses for student transportation.
• Delays in the distribution of palliatives.
• The recent hike in tuition fees across state institutions.

In light of these challenges, the student leaders appealed to Governor Aiyedatiwa to reconsider the tuition fee hike and provide financial relief to students.

Representatives from various institutions, including Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Adekunle Ajasin University, and the Federal University of Technology, were in attendance at the press conference.