NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES STUDENT'S (NAUS) Back Nomination of former Nasarawa State Deputy Governor as Chairman National population commission (NPC).


The highest decision making body for students studying in institutions of higher learning from university cadre which membership cut accros in Nigeria and in diaspora, which is fully committed to the mainstreaming of students and young leaders in government at all levels with the core interest of protection One Nigeria.

NAUS which serve as vanguard of campaign for equity, justice, human rights and good governance, free and qualitative education in Nigeria and in diaspora will not support any form of discrimination in regards to appointments of people of high standards like the ex Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State in Nigeria.

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) through the Senate arm
Throw it's weight behind the nomination of the former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State Hon. Silas Ali Agara by President Muhammadu Buhari as Chairman of National population commission NPC.

This is based on Hon. Agara’s track record as a detribalize Nigerian who has the requisite qualifications, experience and right character to steer the ship of the NPC that will give the country the right demography and census figure for proper planning and development.

As a youthful public figure with an unblemished records, the President has no doubt, made the right choice that should be supported by all well meaning citizens of the country irrespective of ethnic, religious, political or regional differences.

We are however saddened by the recent turn of event with alleged plot by some political figures within the Northern region to withdraw his nomination and replaced him with another northerner of a different religion and state of origin as was contained in the Sahara Reporters online publication of Sunday 23rd August, 2020.

The Union views this move as a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to derail the unifying efforts of Mr President, aimed at balancing the power equation of the country and enhancing social cohesion by the diverse ethnic and religious classifications of the nation.

Beside his immense qualification as a bonifide citizen of the country and inline with the existing federal character principles, highly respected by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the nominee Hon. Silas Ali Agara who has been an ardent Supporter of the President right from their Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) days.

Hon. Agara surely deserves to be rewarded with a notable national position to enable him contribute his quota to the development of the country, especially now that there is a compelling need for collective efforts to reposition the country for greater efficiency.

The union may not want to join issues with some notable names and individuals quoted in the Sahara Reporters publication for improper attribution and its speculative nature, we however believe that for every rumour, there could be some elements of truth which should be treated with all seriousness; there is no smoke without fire.

To this end, we called on our amiable President Muhammadu Buhari not to be distracted but to kindly forward of the nominee and other list to appropriate quotas for confirmation in order to lay to rest the prolonged speculations trailing the appointment, thereby putting to shame mischievous elements sabotaging the good intentions of the Government.

Thank you and God bless Nigeria.

Signed.
Ibrahim Mohammed Lawal, Senate President, National Association Of University Students.
talk2naussenatepresident@gmail.com
24th August 2020.