RE: Postponement of NANS JCC Ondo 2025 Convention due to disruption
Our attention has been drawn to a press release by the Convention Planning Committee (CPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Ondo Axis, announcing the indefinite postponement of its 2025 convention and alleging interference from government representatives.
While we acknowledge the importance of student unionism and the autonomy of NANS to conduct its internal affairs, including leadership elections, we must clearly state for the record that NANS is an independent body, and the Ondo State Government does not interfere in the internal democratic processes of student bodies.
It is true that our office received a notification of the scheduled convention as a courtesy, informing us of the planned election. However, no formal communication has been received from NANS JCC ONDO to notify us of the emergence of any new leadership until the unfortunate incident and the press release surfaced in the media space.
We also categorically refute any claim that the Ondo State Government or any of its appointees sent individuals to disrupt the convention. The Ondo State Government is a peace-loving administration that believes in constructive youth engagement and strongly condemns any act of thuggery or violence. We take issues of law, order, and public safety very seriously and will not tolerate any attempt to tarnish the state's reputation.
As a responsible office and in the spirit of peace and progress, I, Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Affairs, hereby invite all concerned parties, including members of the CPC, student stakeholders, and security representatives, to a dialogue meeting at my office. The aim is to understand what transpired, mediate any grievances, and help proffer lasting solutions that uphold the values of peace, fairness, and transparency.
We remain committed to supporting student bodies in ways that promote peace, leadership development, and democratic principles.
Thank you.
Signed,
Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor
on Student Affairs, Ondo State
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