The National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olusola Ladoja, has commended Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, for his administration’s commitment to education, workers’ welfare, and the general well-being of the people of the state.
Comrade Ladoja, who was in Osun State on a campus tour, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Governor’s office, Abeere Osun State. Governor Adeleke was ably represented by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi.
Speaking during the visit, the NANS President lauded the Governor for the “wonderful job” he is doing in transforming the state and reaffirmed the students’ community’s continued support for his administration.
He described Governor Adeleke as “a students’ friendly, workers’ friendly, and people-oriented leader” whose policies reflect genuine concern for the welfare of all segments of society.
While applauding the government’s achievements in the education sector, Comrade Ladoja urged the Governor to do more “like the proverbial Oliver Twist.” He particularly called for the quick resolution of the lingering local government impasse in the state, noting that the continuous withholding of local government funds is beginning to take a toll on education.
According to him, the diversion of funds meant for other developmental projects, including education, to cover local government staff salaries has negatively impacted school funding and infrastructure.
The NANS President also appealed to the state government to consider reducing tuition fees at Osun State University (UNIOSUN), provide official vehicles for students’ use, and prioritize road construction within the College of Health Technology, Ilesa, among other demands aimed at improving the learning environment in the state.
Comrade Ladoja assured that NANS will continue to partner with the state government in promoting quality education, good governance, and youth development across Osun.
Present at the meeting were the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Eluwole Sunday Ededipo; the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Matters, Comrade Aaderoju Bashiru; and other critical stakeholders in the students’ movement, including Comrade Ebby Oluwasegun Ige and Comrade Babrinde Funsho.
