The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez as its new national president. Akinteye, a student of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, emerged victorious following the successful conclusion of the association’s 2026 national convention held at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja.
The newly elected president, who previously served as the NANS Senate President, officially succeeds the outgoing president, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, after a highly competitive election involving five presidential candidates.
Polling a total of 349 votes, he defeated his rivals, Aminu Maipanpo (FOUYE) and Olumide Odumosu (OOU) who got 12 and 10 votes respectively. Other contestants vying for the position who also lost include Opaleye Oladotun of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and Elijah Awoyinpa of the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
Speaking shortly after his victory, Akinteye expressed profound gratitude to the student delegates for their trust. He commended the exceptionally peaceful atmosphere of the convention, which was free from the violence and disputes that have sometimes characterised past events.
“In the history of NANS, this is one of the best conventions we have witnessed,” Akinteye stated, noting that his former opponents had already offered their congratulations. “This shows that NANS is united, and we will continue to work together to keep the association as one”. He pledged that his administration would build upon the achievements of the outgoing leadership and prioritise student welfare across the country.
“Our activities will soon be felt across campuses, and the country will know that NANS is active and committed to students’ welfare,” he said.
The four-day national convention, which ran from 22 to 25 May, was organised and supervised by the Dele Kenko-led Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC). To prevent any disruption of peace, the convention was conducted under tight security, with a strong presence of officers from the Nigeria Police Force and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Ahead of the voting, all candidates had also signed a formal Peace Accord with the DSS.
