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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF POLYTECHNIC AFFAIRS NANS SOUTHWEST ZONE D CELEBRATE A MAN WITH THE HEART OF LOVE FOR THE MASSES ON HIS 100 DAYS IN OFFICE AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM AS A MEMBER OGUN STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING ABEOKUTA SOUTH STATE CONSTITUENCY 2.

As at this press time, Hon. Igbalaye Ayodele Wasiu Iwa, Member Ogun State House Of Assembly representing Abeokuta constituency 2 is dolling out empowerment for youths and students at large in his constituency.
In his usual self to celebrate his one hundred (100) days in office this second term in office, he engaged in empowerment activities for some youths yesterday 12th Of October,2023.
His works are beauty to behold and a testament to the reasons the good people of Abeokuta South Constituency 2 voted for him enmasse as their representative in the Ogun State House Of Assembly.
Hon. Igbalaye Ayodele Wasiu Iwa, is a Man of the people, a listening Man and very loving and caring, kind-hearted and has listening ears and a heart to absorb the demands and wants of his people.
We celebrate you Sir and thank you for fulfilling basically the promises in your manifesto and delivering the mandate given to you by the people of Abeokuta South Constituency 2.

However, the office of the Director Of Polytechnic Affairs, NANS ZONE D and the entire NANS SouthWest greets you weldone and happy celebration.
From the desk of the Director Of Polytechnic Affairs-Comrade Megbowon Olusola Ezekiel, I join battalion of the students of SouthWest, Nigeria to celebrate you as we see you as a Man who can be part of the new wave of Youths taken charge the State Reps and Senates across Federal Republic Of Nigeria, who will be able to be the eyes and mouthpiece of the youths in the next dispensations of election and governance of Nigeria.
We love you,we celebrate you and we appreciate your heart of philanthropy.
Happy celebration my Hon Member Ogun State House Of Assembly.

Furthermore, it is not yet uhuru, the Nigerian students and youths at large are Oliver Twists and we believe and expect more humanitarian services even beyond the scope of Abeokuta South State Constituency 2, so as to build and spread the tentacles of fame and kindness as enjoyed by the students and youths of your constituency.
It means that students and youths from other parts of the State and even the country can be more part of making famous your humble self as we await programs and events that can propel and project you more to the macro-national assessment of the people.

Finally, you're welcome to the list of people recognized by the very organization-NANS seen by government as a key stakeholder in the political, educational and economic integration of our country Nigeria. National Association Of Nigerian Students, SouthWest Zone applauds your kind gestures and we say we love you and put you in our heart. We pray you will not fail in the call for duty and servitude and the sky is your starting point.

Congratulations Sir and happy celebration.

Viva Aluta

E-signed:
Comrade Megbowon Olusola Ezekiel
Dir. Of Polytechnic Affairs
NANS, SouthWest Zone.

Truth is bitter but better

SIX (6) SECURITY TIPS ON BECOMING SUCCESSFUL IN THE AGENT BANKING BUSINESS.

1. BE SECURITY CONSCIOUS: POS operators are also at risk of being robbed, to mitigate the negative impact of this type of occurrence you must not keep all your working capital at the Point of Sale Shop.

2. CHECK AND ENSURE CUSTOMERS DEPOSITING MONEY DO NOT INCLUDE A COUNTERFEIT NOTE, be cautious about mobile transfer transactions as someone might steal a phone to withdraw, remember your account details on the receipt can implicate you.

3. DOUBLE-CHECK BEFORE YOU PAY MONEY OUT to avoid overpaying customers.

4. CLOSE ON TIME to avoid being robbed

5. ALSO WHEN DEPOSIT OR WITHDRAWAL TRANSACTIONS DECLINED, DO NOT GIVE MONEY OUT; The Error Debit Might Be Returned To The Customers Or Your POS Wallet.

6. MAKE SURE THE ATTENDANT YOU EMPLOY HAS A STRONG GUARANTOR BACK UP BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DO NOT TRUST AN ATTENDANT 100% WITH YOUR WORKING CAPITAL.

#StaySafe�

Every corner across Nigeria now is occupy by the banking agency popularly known as Point Of Sales (POS) Operators.

The introduction of new POS machines and vendors are increasing everyday across the country.

The daily growth of POS business can not be denied as a result of Corona virus (Covid19) pandemic that left many people open to new opportunities globally.

According to the data on the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) portal, revealed that agent banking was on the rise. Of the 986,252 registered PoS in the nation, an all-time high of 955,234 was deployed in January 2022. This is 100.89 per cent from the 475,494 that was recorded in January 2021.

The followings are some of the major reasons why POS business is at every corner in our country:

1. Easy To Set-Up:
Setting up a POS business doesn't require much capital and education.

2. Availability of POS Machines:
There's increase in production/supplies of POS machines across our nation that you don't need to get to the bank before you get one easily without stress at an affordable price.

3. Nearness To Customers:
You don't need to get to the bank or Automated Teller Machine (ATM) before your withdraw/deposit cash

4. Doesn't Require Much Capital: The amount of money to start POS business is not much base on sales and business environment.

5. It Serves As An Additional Source Of Income: Many business owners have all added POS business to their source of income because of its flexibility.

6. It Reduces Unemployment Rate: Many people now are business owners due to the availability of POS business and they're also employing others.

7. Availability of Loans: Some people are running their POS with loans from families, friends and financial institutions online and offline.

.... Are you interested in POS business?

Indecisive GNI On A Crossroad To End His Political Journey


One of the Ogun West Senatorial aspirant, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka popularly called GNI has reportedly shelve his ambition to represent his Senatorial District to contest for House of Representatives position to represent Yewa North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency.

If the information about GNI running for House of Representatives ticket is anything to go by, he will be struggling the ticket with about five aspirants
from the federal constituency,
including Hon. Kayode Oladele, Rt. Hon. Suraju Adekunbi, Wasiu Isiaka (Nasir's brother), Tope Kuyebi and the incumbent Reps of the region, Hon. Jimoh Olaifa.

Hon. Kayode Oladele who represented the federal constituency between 2015-3019 was the was the Chairman of the House of Representatives' Committee on Financial Crimes of the 8th Assembly in the green chamber., Rt. Honourable Suraju Adekunbi the immediate Ogun state House of Assembly speaker is also a formidable aspirant in the race

Others, include the incumbent Reps, Hon. Jimoh Olaifa who run on the same platform of African Democratic Congress, ADC with GNI in 2019 general elections, Engr. Tope Kuyebi and Alhaji Wasiu Isiaka who is a sibling to the three time gubernatorial candidate.

It is yet to be clear why a prominent political figure like GNI who has contested for the number one seat of Gateway state to jettison the idea of representing the region he has always used as his selling point at every election year to muscle with those who at one point or the other are his lieutenants within the political space.

Speaking on the matter, a member of the All Progressives Congress who prefers to be anonymous said "until I see him during the primary day vying for House of Representatives ticket, I will like to keep mute on the matter".
Also, an aide to one of the HoR aspirants in the Constituency claimed "GNI is not and cannot run for House of Representatives ticket with already too many aspirants. How did he want to have his ways. But it is what it is in politics, anything can happen."


Hon. Akeem from Igbogila while reacting to the news said "Gboyega Nasir Isiaka has over the times been accused of being an overambitious individual who can go to any length to achieve his personal interest. So, if anyone is coming to tell me he is now joining force against his own blood brother and other party men that have signified interest in House of Representatives, I wish him well."

"Maybe he has seen the handwriting on the board that he is not in the contest of who becomes the Senator among other three contenders, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, Senator Tolu Odebiyi and Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade. Of course, his CV cannot match any of those mentioned above in legislative matter and other matters of governance."


https://insideogun.com/exclusive-gni-dumps-senatorial-ambitionbattles-olaifa-adekunbi-for-reps-ticket/

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Youths and students pass a vote of confidence on Hon. Folashade Adeyemo, laud Abiodun.


The youths of Odeda local government under the ages of the Nigeria Youth for change movement NYFCM in conjunction with the National Association of Nigeria Students NANS has commend his Excellency Dr Prince Dapo Abiodun for operating a true democracy by given power back to the grassroots to choose a representative of their choice which is contrary the practice obtainable in the past local government election with is generally on the basis of the most preferred candidate of the governor.

We also want to commend the support of all stakeholders in Odeda local government for the trust bestowed on Hon. Folashade Adeyemo Soyinka the chairmanship candidate of the All progressive congress in the Odeda local government.

Hon. Adeyemo having served in different capacity at both local government and state level, the impeccable contribution and achievement of Hon. Folashade Adeyemo has ignite and rekindled the hope of all residences of the constituency as her services in various capacities in the state has won the heart of majority based on her zero infidelities and positive attitude towards work.
Her grassroots involvement together with her vast academic experience shows clearly that Hon. Folashade is aware of the challenges confronting youths and the society and going through her manifesto it is Crystal clear that she understands the solution.

On this note, we hereby pass a vote of confidence on Hon. Folashade Adeyemo and we also declear our total support for your mandate and realization of this great vision.

Viva Victoria....

Signed:

Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa
Coordinator, NYFCM.

Comrade Ekundina Elvis
Vice chairman NANS ogun state.

We're now in military regime till 2023

Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa felicitate with Prof kolawole Felix Salako.
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The Immediate past chairman of NANS Ogun state who is also a member of Ogun state judicial panel of investigation has congratulate the vice chancellor of the federal university of agriculture Abeokuta on the occasion of his 60th birthday celebration.

Comrade Tomiwa describes Prof Salako as a man who has impacted the lives of Nigerian students and youths through the incalcation of ethical literacy, passionate professional capacity in molding lives and empowerment of youths in the society.

Prof Salako existence remains a blessing from God to our generation.

Happy birthday to you sir, may this new calendar usher in good tidings and sound health.
Long life and prosperity.

Signed:

Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa.

NANS OGUN JCC ANNOUNCE DATE OF PRE CONVENTION, SET TO AWARD FUNAAB AND OGITECH.

Solidarity greetings to all Nigerian students.

The leadership of the Apex students body in the gateway state congratulate all Nigerian students as our institutions are preparing to commence academic activities on our campuses.
NANS admonishe students to remain focus and put behind us the setback brought by the year 2020.

We wish to implore all students to adhere to all Covid-19 preventive measures as stated by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) as Covid-19 is still very much around us.

We'll also like to inform us about the process of our transition in other to usher in new set of representatives to pilot the affairs of the association for another academic session. The pre convention will hold on Tuesday 19th of January at Tai Solarin College of Education. Omu Ijebu where the date and venue of the Convention will be fixed.

We appreciate the support and contribution of all students, Comrades and the general public towards this administration.

NANS also use this medium to congratulate Prof. Felix Salako as he emerge as NANS ICON OF DEVELOPMENT and Dr.Mrs Akinkurelere Olufunke as she also emerge as THE FRIENDLY ADMINISTRATOR in ogun state.

ALUTA CONTINUA.. VICTORIA ASCERTA...

SIGNED:

Comr. Bamgbose Tomiwa
Chairman NANS OGUN JCC.

Comr. Sodiya Abayomi
P.R.O NANS OGUN JCC

NANS HAIL HON. OLANREWAJU MAJEKODUNMI FOR THE SUCCESS OF 2020 ODEDA GAMES.

The leadership of the apex students body (NANS) commended Hon. Majek on the success of the 2020 Odeda games competition which the grand finale took place on the 28th of December, 2020 as IYANBU-FC defeated CAMP-FC by a two (2) goals to one (1) victory in the football final which sees IYANBU-FC as the winner of the competition.

While appreciating the effort and support of Hon. Majekodunmi's contribution to the grassroot development of youth in Odeda local government, the chairman of NANS OGUN STATE Comr. Bamgbose Tomiwa, stated that the initiative of the Commissioner of Ogun state Teaching Service Commission is a welcome development which has brought unity within youths of the constituency and also advice other politicians to emulate such and also venture into programs that will unite and contribute positively to the youth development in the state at large.

While addressing the press, Hon. Majek noted that the initiative behind the competition is to engage youths in the local government towards self
Discovery and also to ensure that talent are been identified. He further appreciated the State government for all the youth oriented programmes which the administration of Dr. Prince Dapo Abiodun has embark upon in other to bring relief to the youths in the state.

The Captain of IYANBU-FC; Comr. Lawal Opemipo spoke on behalf of the youths appreciate Hon. Majek for the great initiative stating that the youth in the local government will continue to support the administration of the state within the local government stating that this is the first time in the history of the local government where talents are being recognize and compensated.

In attendance were other notable dignitaries which includes the Chairman of the local government Hon. Semiu Bola, Special Assistant to the governor on youths, Hon. Olayinka Nurudeen Adenuga and many other dignitaries ...

NANS OGUN JCC CELEBRATE HER MATRON AS SHE BAGS AN HONORARY DOCTORATE AWARD.

The leadership of the National association of Nigerian students NANS OGUN JCC congratulate her matron Engr. Dr. Mrs Funmilayo Ayinke waheed-Adekojo as she bags an Honorary Doctorate award in Public Administration by Protestant University of West Africa and Doctorate award in Engineering Project Management and Corporate Governance by European American University.

The conferment of the award took place at Radissonblu hotel ikeja, Lagos State which was grace by many notable dignitaries.

Speaking at the event Comr Bamgbose Tomiwa the chairman of NANS OGUN STATE said the awardee has lived a life of humanity and her contribution to the society cannot be over emphasize. The awardee was also charge not to relent in her good contribution to the society.
The vice Chancellor of the prestigious Federal University of Agriculture Prof. Felix Salako also congrats the awardee for her role in the nation development and also identify the awardee as a role model to the youth in the country having noted that Engr. Dr. Mrs Funmilayo Ayinke is a prudent and hardworking woman whose record speak loud of her integrity.
NANS also charge the youth and students to emulate good virtue as projected by the awardee as she's a model worthy of emulation and also charge her never to relent in her good deeds.

Signed:
Comr. Bamgbose Tomiwa
Chairman NANS OGUN STATE

BEING THE REPORT OF THE NANS OGUN JOINT CAMPUS COMMITTEE (JCC) SENATE MEETING HELD AT TASUEDSU SECRETARIAT ON THURSDAY, 29TH OF OCTOBER 2020

The meeting which had the JCC Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary and the Students Union Presidents of TASUED, OOU, FUNAAB, AAPoly, OSCOHTECH, DSA Poly, FCE, OSCCA and MAPOLY (Speaker) was conveyed at the Students' Union Secretariat of TASUED at about 1:20PM.
The meeting started proper with the appraisal of the past activities of the JCC.

The State Of Campus report was given by each of the Union President on sit. The President of OOU, TASUED and FUNAAB lamented the elongated ASUU strike which has kept students at home even after the lockdown has been lifted. It was resolved to that the NANS Chairman should ensure a meeting with other Chairmen in the South West Zone to discuss the pattern of intervention of the Students' leaders in the zone towards an end to the strike. Yet, the JCC declare her support for ASUU and call on the Federal Government to meet the demands of the Union.

The President of OSCOHTECH SUG in his address emphasised the need for security to be beefed up in the students' host communities as there are frequent cases of burgling and robbery. This was corroborated by FUNAAB SUG President who raised the lamentable issue of invasion of Fulani herdsmen in their host communities. It was then resolved, that the issue of Students-Police Committee that was initially discussed with the state Commissioner of Police should be facilitated so as to start necessary intervention to curb security threats in students' community.

The President of the DSA Polytechnic pressed before the JCC the health risk the emission from the activities of Lafarge Cement factory is causing the Polytechnic Community as well as the damages to the road leading to the institution by trucks belonging to the company.
It was observed that rather than contributing to the institution in form of CSR, the company has not contributed anything meaningfully to the institution as such. Hence, the committee agreed that the Chairman with his executives must do everything humanly possible to facilitate a meeting between the management of the company and the Students' leadership in order to press home the reservations and demands of the students. A failure of such meeting to hold between the time of this press statement and two weeks ultimatum would make the JCC relocate her headquarters to the factory for a picketing.

On the EndSARS protest and formation of panel of inquiry by the Governor, the inclusion of the Chairman was appreciated as a recognition of students community. However, the JCC demanded that the activities of the panel be made open for the public to see in order to build the confidence and trust of the public in the panel and state government.

On meeting with the Governor of the state, the JCC laud the commitment of the state governor towards the demands of students. The inspection of roads leading to our institution by the state government was appreciated. We therefore make an appeal that the Governor should continue to show the students community such a commitment.
We recognize the actions taken by the State Government since meeting with us towards fulfilling the commitment for the students community. The issue of landlords/students conflict over house rent for the period of the pandemic was raised. While identifying the fact that issue of energy is a national discourse, we again appeal to the Governor to continuously intervene positively through the Commissioner for Education as we have been seeing in the last two weeks to put a lasting smile on the face of the students in the Gateway state.
Also, the JCC appreciate the Governor is his wise Choice of Commissioner for Education and the special interest he has shown in the education sector

The JCC laud and appreciate her matron, for the scholarship awarded to twenty students across the state.

The preparation towards the International Students' Day that comes up annually every 17TH of November was raised. It was agreed to that the State Governor be the Chief Host of the day, Vice Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof Felix Salako the guest speaker and Engr Mrs Funmi Ayinke the mother of the day.

The crisis in the NANS National was discussed extensively sighting the purported impeachment of the National President Bamidele Danielson Akpan and the appointment of the VP National, Chidi Ilogede as the President. The JCC stated that it has not gotten clarity on the allegations against Bamidele neither was it involved in the impeachment process. Hence, we cannot take a stand on the issue yet. It was resolved that the JCC Chairman in his meeting with other Chairmen of the Zone next week must table the matter for discussion in order for the Zone to take a collective decision on the matter bearing in mind how it would not affect the Zone Presidency in the forthcoming national convention.


Signed:
Comr Bamgbose Tomiwa
Chairman NANS OGUN JCC

Greatest Nigerian Students!

In this challenging period when our country is experiencing absolute unrest as politically sponsored thugs and military personnel have resulted into disrupting the peaceful agitation and protest by Nigerian youths clamouring for the END of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), TOTAL END TO POLICE BRUTALITY, ABSOLUTE END TO BAD GOVERNANCE among other agitations by harassing and killing of the peaceful protesters. NANS as an association committed to the advocacy of students interests and absolute welfarism of all Nigerian students and youths outrightly condemns the barbaric act engaged in by military men to disrupt the peaceful protest at Lekki, Lagos and other parts of the country.

NANS call on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency yield to the agitations and request of the masses. We also implore President Muhammadu Buhari to grant a press briefing addressing the nation as Nigerians are waiting earnestly for the president's position on the present situation of things.

As an association, we charge our members to be calm, law abiding and security conscious as the go about agitating and clamouring for a better Nigeria.


Signed
Comr. Bamgbose Tomiwa Peter
Chairman, NANS Ogun JCC
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NANS Applauds Ogun Police Commissioner for Displaying A High Level Of Professionalism During The End SARS Protest

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS Ogun JCC) has applauded the efforts of the honourable commissioner of police in Ogun State - CP Edward Ajogun for ensuring absolute peace and stability in the state during the #ENDSARS protest held in the State.

This is contained in a Public Statement made available by the association in the state capital on Tuesday, 13th of October, 2020.

It could be noted that Youths across the nation engaged in a massive demonstration / protest to register their displeasure about killing of innocent Nigerian citizens by men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) and tagged the protest #ENDSARS.

Ogun State was not an exception from the protest as youths from all axis in the state which include - Abeokuta, Sagamu, Ijebu, Yewa, Sango, Ifo etc also joined their counterparts across the nation in the nationwide protest.

Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa Peter Chairman, NANS Ogun State; "We are very proud and happy about the way the Ogun state Police Command under the leadership of CP Edward Ajogun handled the protest with high level of professionalism with ensured there was no loss of life and little or no casualty contrary to what happened in some other states".

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) while commending the men of the Nigerian Police Force, also implored the necessary authorities in charge of regulating the mode of operation of the force to as a matter urgency make an absolute reformation of the Nigerian Police Force.

E-Signed:
Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa Peter
Chairman, NANS Ogun State
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NANS OGUN JCC CHIDES GOV. DAPO SAYS FRIVOLITIES ON LAYCON IS A SHEER MISPLACED PRIORITY.

It is the height of irresponsibility and recklessness to read that Governor Dapo Abiodun paid host to the winner of BBNaija2020 and even went as far as splashing taxpayers money on him based on the fact that he emerged winner of the recently concluded BBNaija.

As an association, we cannot imagine how a State Governor during this post-Covid19 era spend #5m cash, a 3-bedroom bungalow on a frivolous assignment such as Youth Ambassador. Isn't this some sort of duplication which we have been complaining of? Isn't it correct to ask the Governor the essence of the office of SA Youths? Isn't it correct to ask the Governor what informed the appointment? Isn't it correct to ask the Governor the job description?

We cannot fold our hands and watch the Governor squander taxpayers money on an individual basically for winning Big Brother Naija when there are many things expected of this same government to do to boost the economy and improve the standard of living of his electorates during this period of economic recession which will have more impact on the people, most especially when the poor man on the street is clamouring for palliatives, undergraduates are clamouring for waiver of house rent, some of our students are seeking for loans to pay school fees, many parents have lost their Jobs, and many small scale business entrepreneurs have suffered losses as a result of increase on the prices of goods and services.


Few months ago, a team of students from the prestigious Tai Solarin University Of Education under the umbrella of ENACTUS, won a global competition that had 128 teams from about 120 countries as participants. This contest was not an immoral contest, but a competition based on ideas and intellect. They won it on a global standard. Unfortunately, these achievement did not draw the attention of any government official, our local television station, OGTV not to mention any national dailies could identify with their feat.

No top government official appreciated or encouraged their efforts neither were they recognized by the state government.

To the entire students of the Gateway State,it is a slap on our face that a BBNaija winner is being appreciated by the state government above our global pride, this is a state where the likes of Late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Prof. Wole Soyinka and others hailed from. If you can't identify with our sane achievements, we will fight for our standard place in the government.

We condemn totally, the appointment and the lavish spending which was exhibited by the Governor yesterday. The gesture which was extended to the winner of BBNaija signalled but a waste and misplacement of priorities most especially when it is coming from a Governor who has never for once deem it fit to extend such gesture to best graduating students in Ogun State most especially the TASUED student who won $20,000 grants few weeks back.

If we are to break it down conservatively, a 3-bedroom apartment will cost #25m. If such money had been judiciously used as expected of a responsible government, it would have refurbished at least 2 primary health centres in the State. But, the Governor decided to throw close to #30m into the drain all in the name of a frivolous appointment such as Youths Ambassador in a State where there are existing Youths Ambassadors which are the SA Youths and Commissioner of Youths.

It is based on the Aforementioned issue that we demand that the Governor *rescind* his action as a matter of urgency, we also demand that the Governor work towards providing palliatives for students across the state, and work towards fulfilling all the promises made to our students during his campaign, anything in the contrary shall be met with stiff resistance.

Dare to struggle.
Dare to win...

Signed:

Comr. Bamgbose Tomiwa
Chairman NANS OGUN STATE.

NANS Commend Governor Abiodun's As He Nominates TASUED Vice Chancellor


The Ogun State leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), ably led by Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa has commended His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun as he nominates the incumbent Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) as the new commissioner of education in Ogun State.

According to the NANS Ogun JCC Chairman, "It is imperative for us as an association not just to congratulate the newly-nominated Commissioner of Education-designee in our dear Ogun State but to also commend the willingly working Governor of the State for listening to the voice of reason by nominating an educationist per excellence for such critical Ministry such as education".

It is on record that the leadership of the association in the State have earlier called on the State Governor to see it as a matter of urgency and necessity appointing a Commissioner for Education as the Ministry form a core for any government that intend to make progress 'cause the youths have the highest population in the society and there is a need to pay critical attention to the educational sector so as to guarantee a better and secured future for them.

Without mincing words or being hypocritical, the newly-nominated Commissioner of Education-designee is a worthy officer for that post as he has in few years displayed his effectiveness in managing the affairs of the academia and we do hope as an association that his nomination shall be sealed by the State House of Assembly.

Nigeria@60: Let the unity of Nigeria remain in our DNA – Aremu


Loyalist of Ogun state Governor, Mr,  Dapo Abiodun and chairmanship aspirant for the National union of Road and Transport workers, ogun state chapter, Comrade Aremu has described the unity of Nigeria as a major factor in the continued growth, development of the country.

Aremu made this  statement with August24news correspondent in commemoration of the 60th Independence anniversary of Nigeria,

Aremu argued that the respect the country gets in the comity of nations is as a result of unity.

Aremu urged all those currently agitating to reconsider the axiom that there is strength in unity, a term he said the country’s founding fathers held tenaciously in the quest to make Nigeria a better place.

“Nigeria sure has much ahead of it and I am sure its leaders are not relenting in relation to how best they can steer the ship to that enviable height.

“We must, however, appreciate the fact that the country has remained together 60 years after independence whereas some others that were colonized with it have broken up or fragmented,” Aremu said.

While thanking the citizens for constantly standing by the country’s democracy, Aremu noted that as representatives of the people, he and co-comrades have achieved major steps to strengthen democracy.

“Our efforts recently resulted to the peace the union is generating now in ogun state.
“We want to again, thank President Muhammadu Buhari and our National. chairman,  Comrade Ibikunke Baruwa for listening to us and acting in this regard.

“We also thank all Nigerian leaders, especially those who battled for the country’s current democracy. The likes of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and others made sacrifices when the country was on the verge.

“The least we can all do is to ensure that the country remains standing united,” Aremu said.
Aremu now urge the good people of ogun state to continue supporting the administration of Governor,  Dapo Abiodun adding that greater days are ahead.

According to him, ” on behalf of myself,  my family, we wish the Good people of Nigeria particularly Ogun state as the country clocks 60th anniversary

NANS applauds NLC, Dapo Abiodun led administration for resolving planned strike on roundtable.



The National Association of Nigerian Students Ogun State Axis (NANS Ogun JCC) has applauded the Executive Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun and the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for engaging conflict management style in bringing an halt to the planned strike action in the state.
This is contained in statement released by leadership of the association in the state capital on...

It could be recalled that the Nigeria Labour Congress Ogun state chapter has earlier this week resolved to engage on an industrial strike action across the state over their demand from the Ogun State government the NANS Chairman Stated
The demands of the labour union which majored on the fact that the Ogun state government hasn't paid the minimum wage salary as approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The labour union also requested for the payment of their promotion of their promotion arrears among other requests tabled to the state government and gave an ultimatum to the government to respond to their requests or they engage on an industrial strike action.

To our greatest surprise, the Ogun state government invited and deliberated with the leadership of the state NLC even before the lapse of the ultimatum given by the labour union and granted the request of the labour union and also promised to implement payment of the minimum wage by October - NANS stated

NANS Ogun JCC has tagged the act and approach engaged in curbing the looming crisis in the state by the state government and the Nigeria Labour Congress Ogun State Chapter is worthy of commendation and believes the Ogun state government would fufill the promise of implementing the minimum wage payment when paying the October salary.

The leadership of NANS salute the leadership sagacity of Dr. Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration says he's the man of the people and a governor with a large heart.

Signed:

Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa
Chairman NANS OGUN STATE.
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REOPEN OUR SCHOOLS, NANS IMPLORES MAKINDE

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone has call the attention of the Oyo state government to the reopening of schools in the state ranging from primary to tertiary level.

In a press statement signed by the Secretary General, NANS Zone D, Comrade Oladoja Mubaraq (Megabyte), which made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday.

Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Comrade Oladoja, said the association is much concern about the educational sector of the state which the government is handling with levity most especially on the issue of school resumption.

He said, we are much aware that COVID-19 has caused a lot of step backs across the globe which our state and country is not left out. But as it is now, we are lagging behind the moment we are unable to fix a remedy to sustain the education of the state.

The Zonal secretary laments that if the government can keep running then the education sector should also be equipped with all that is needed to sustain the pandemic in such a way that will not paralyze the educational activities in the state.

Our government got no reason to close our schools when other activities are ongoing. At least, government can reopen the schools by mandating the school administrators and other stakeholders to ensure social distancing and distribution of classes into batches.

It is high time our government device a better means of education that match the balance of the 21st century. Students should not feel the heat of the pandemic more than other sectors if government really have the future of the young ones at heart.

The Secretary General of the Zone finally urge the state government ably led by Engineer Oluseyi Makinde to put the education ministry on their toes to reopen educational institutions in the state. COVID-19 is not leaving us soon, it has come to stay just like other diseases. We need to put all measures in place to protect ourselves.

Our markets are already opened, other sectors have opened, worship places too, what is delaying our schools to reopen, we should continue to lead by example as the Pace Setter state, the Secretary added.

NANS Ogun JCC Demands Immediate Reversal Of Hike In PMS Pump Price, Electricity Tariff And Stamp Duties...


The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) embarked on a peaceful mass protest on the 8th of September, 2020 to register their displeasure as regard the recent hike in price of petrol and electricity.

While addressing the press, Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa the chairman of NANS OGUN JCC described the increment as been anti masses and anti poor.
He also added that Nigerian students are at the receiving end of this evil policy as this will inturn lead to hike in cost of transportation, cost of goods and even rent.

The chairman said this policy is not acceptable by Nigerians and as such urges the government to as a matter of urgency reverse this unfriendly policy or face the anger of Nigerian students.

The protest after been taking to the government of Ogun state was latter suspended at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Secretariat where students are been received by the state NLC chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole; who commend the students for their spirit of patriotic spirit and also encourage the students that this is a fight to finish as the union is currently consolidating on the issue.

I Doff My Cap For Prince Dapo Abiodun Leadership Administration !

PRINCE FEMI AKINLAWON

#BuildingOurFutureTogether is the watchword of the incumbent Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR.

The tremendous efforts of Prince Dapo Abiodun in transforming Ogun State to new industrial hub in Nigeria is visible to the blind and audible to the deaf.

For the past fifteen (15) months the Ogun State government ably led by Dapo Abiodun has being doing well across all sectors, in which is making the good people of the Gateway State to derive dividend of democracy!

Recently, the Ogun State government completed some roads, in which include; Fajol-Gbonogun road connecting Abeokuta South and Odeda local government, Hospital road and Baruwa in Sagamu Local government.
Nevertheless, some of the ongoing roads construction across the three(3) Senatorial District include: Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, Agosasa-Odo Afa in Ipokia Local government, Kuto-Bridge, IjebuOde-Epe road, Alagbole-Akute-Ishasi-Denre road, Panseke-Adigbe road, Lambe-Agbado-Ijoko road, Atan-Lusada-Agbara road, Owode-Ilaro road.

In addition and without mincing words, Prince Dapo Abiodun led Administration has commences the construction of the second (2nd) phase of affordable housing project at Prince Court Estate in Abeokuta.

Furthermore, the administration had beckons on the production of food which is one of the subject matter of Prince Dapo Abiodun Administration and Ogun state is leading in Agricultural development in Nigeria.

The Ogun State government also provides employment opportunities to disengaged N-Power Volunteers to become entrepreneurs in agricultural sector.

It's not a gainsaying or sweet saying that Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR is One of the Top five (5) most performing Governors in Nigeria.

NANS SHUFFLE PLANNED PROTEST AND DIALOGUE WITH OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT.

The leadership of the national association of Nigerian students NANS OGUN JCC suspended his Tuesday protest after been invited to a round table discussion by the state government.

The meeting has in attendance the the SSG, Commissioner of works, SA to the government on Technical education, SA to the governor on political matters, SA to the governor on primary education, SA to the governor on students, CSO and the representative of the Nigerian police force and the DSS.

The chairman of NANS Ogun while expressing the demands of the students as stated in their last published communique on issues that affects the students before the close down of schools as a result of the pandemic and also open the eye of the government into issues that are likely to come up immediately school resume back from the pandemic. The chairman also express the concern of Nigerian students in the vacancy in the office of the commissioner of education in ogun, demands that the state government should appoint a qualified professor within the education sector of the state to manage and pilot the affairs of the ministry.

The discussion generated a quick and spontaneous reaction from the government representatives noting that all issues raised by the Chairman is intellectual based and that government will look into the issues raised.

The commissioner of works also address the state of roads that leads to government owned institution stating that palliative work will commence as soon as possible to reduce the challenges faced by the students.

The SA political further admonish the students to be patient with the government, that in due time the government will appoint a qualified person to pilot the affairs of the sector.

NANS urges all students to remain focus that the demands will be followed up to ascertain victory as far as this struggle concern.

ALUTA CONTINUA, VICTORIA ASCERTA....

Signed:

Comr. Bamgbose Tomiwa
Chairman NANS OGUN STATE

Comr. Sodiya Abayomi
P.R.O NANS OGUN STATE.

A Condolence Speech By Hon. Adeleye Joseph Ademola On The Demise Of Senator Buruji Kashamu

It was with big shock that I received the news of the passing of Senator Buruji Kashamu, who on Saturday August 8 died from Covid-19 complications.

Senator Buruji Kashamu was a philanthropist and a benefactor of many Nigerians, especially in Ogun State whose absence will forever be felt.

Without any iota of doubt, Kashamu's demise is an absolute damage, not only to his family members but also to members of the Peoples Demoratic Party (PDP), the political platform where he was an active active bigwig.

So pathetic, Senator Kashamu died amidst struggle to restore peace and tranquility in the dying Ogun PDP and reunite aggrieved members. Death has indeed swallowed the hope of many card carrying members as a result of Kashamu's eternal bow-out.


Senator Buruji Kashamu has a different meaning to different people, he genuinely cared for people within and outside of world, less privileged, countless of them benefited his kind gesture during his days on earth.

His departure is not only a personal loss, it is a great loss to my dear constituency, Ijebu- north Constituency and Ogun State at large, his good works will forever be make good pages in the book of history.

My prayer is that God forgives the soul of the departed and may his family have the fortitude to bear the loss. Rest on, Senator Buruji Kashamu.


Signed
Honorable Adeleye Joseph Ademola
Ijebu North constituency 1

NANS Commends Ogun State Government, Demands Fast Track Of School Reopening Process

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zone commends and appreciates the Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun MFR for his timely and favourable intervention and response to the case of compulsory COVID-19 testing fee levied on private secondary school students.

It would be recalled that there was a viral video on social media few days ago, where parents of the finalist were seen lamenting an unexpected and undue twenty-five thousand naira (#25,000) levy for COVID-19 test on private school students preparing to resume for the forthcoming WASSCE.

According to the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zone, 'We hereby express our delight by the directive to have any form of payment attached to the COVID-19 testing cancelled. We are once again reminded that we have a listening Governor, father and lover of education piloting the affairs of the Gateway State.

The fear that the dividends of our tender democracy is being distributed with preference and discrimination has been allayed. Above all, the outcry of various students representative stakes, parents of the affected students and concerned patriots is heard.

We also recognise the various effort of the State Government to ensure that the state is not behind in the fight against the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic'.

According to Comrade Oladimeji Uthman ”Dan Fodio” Deputy Coordinator, National Association Of Nigerian Students (NANS), South West Zone (NANS Zone D), 'We however pray that Government further intensify efforts to see to a more timely and safe resumption of all educational institutions. Adequate provisions should he made to enhance the efforts of students and staff compliance to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Fully functional washing hand basins should be strategically and adequately sited in school premises across the state. Nose masks and hand sanitizers should also be freely provided for all students across all levels.

The free COVID-19 testing should also be extended to all students across the state. It is the safest precaution against any outbreak upon general resumption of our schools.

The social distancing culture may be difficult to adopt because some educational institutions owning to insufficient class room space. We suggest that the state government set up committees that will comprise of school heads and NCDC assigned delegates to come with the best schedule that will accommodate this shortcoming.

The State Government in his magnanimity should also direct that school management at all levels should ease any form of demand that will amount to pressure on the students and their parents. We all are victims of the economic recession.

It is also pertinent that the government at all levels begin to consider a financial support bailout for private school owners. Private school employees has suffered the biggest hit of the economic clampdown as most of them have to support for continued remuneration of their staffs though the four months long lockdown. They are citizens and financial members of the nation and are equally tax payers.

Ogun State is due to move on to the next phase of COVID-19 restriction ease; need to emulate Oyo state counterpart as they have set the pace already.

NANS Partners Ogun NSCDC Command On Crime Prevention

The Deputy Coordinator National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) South West Zone, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman, on Friday, the 24th July, 2020 led a delegation of Students Leaders under the umbrella of the apex Students body in the Zone, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone-D, on a courtesy visitation to the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command Headquarters, Abeokuta ably led by Mr. Hammed Abodunrin.

Comrade Oladimeji Uthman said, "As the Deputy Coordinator, I congratulated the commandant on his first year in office as the Commandant of the Gateway State and also assured him the cooperation and support of over fifty (50.5) Millions Nigerian Students in the Zone. We discussed extensively on Insecurity in the Southwest region and Nigeria at large".

He also discussed with him on incessant rapes, unjust killings, cultism, hooliganism, thuggery, drug abuse, internet fraudsters and all other satanic acts on the land.

The commandant charged the leadership of NANS, gave out some way forwards and recommendations to curb these menace amidst the students constituency.

On his part, the State Commandant also pledged to organise regular training on security tips and capacity buiding for Nigerian Students.

Also, as a mark of comradeship, the Deputy Coordinator of the Zone presented the NANS Zone D Special Souvenir to the Ogun State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Mr. Hammed Abodunrin appreciated the leadership for the gesture and promised to partner the Southwest Students body in ensuring our institutions and students community are free of crimes and also promised to discharge his duties accordingly.

NANS Commends Engr. Seyi Makinde Over Distribution Of Palliatives To Students In Oyo State

The Secretary General of the National Association of Nigerian Students South West Zone (NANS Zone D) appreciated and commended His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the executive Governor of Oyo State and the most students-friendly Governor in Southwest Geopolitical Zone for deeming it fit to provide palliatives and relief materials to the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the Pacesetter State.

The South West Secretary General of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Oladoja Mubaraq, gave the commendation in Ibadan the Oyo State capital on the 23rd of July, 2020.

Comrade Oladoja Mubaraq said that, 'the provision of the palliatives came at a time when it was highly needed by the Nigerian Students who had been observing the stay home order in the state since the government announced.

He said, all Students Union Representatives of all tertiary institutions in Oyo State benefitted from the relief materials from Governor Seyi Makinde.

Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) in his kind gesture and care for Nigerian Students leadership made the relief materials available through the Office of his Special Assistant on Students Matters, Comrade Olojede Victor and the Commissioner for Education to all Students Union in Oyo state.

In the same vein, Comrade Mubaraq appealed to all other Nigerian Governors to emulate the kind gesture of Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) to provide palliatives to the leadership of Nigerian Students in their respective states during this lockdown.