Thursday, February 19, 2015

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (NAUS) HELD IT'S FIRST NATIONAL CONVENTION AT ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY

NAUS LOGO
Preamble:
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) is unarguably the largest students movement in Nigeria, with over 20 million members cut across universities in Nigeria, the members converged in Anambra state university Uli to hold her first annual convention to elect new set of leaders that will pilot the affairs of the association in the next academic year, after the expiration of the tenure of the out gone executives led by comrade Mohammed Shaibu of Nigerian University Students Association (NUSA) and comrade Peter Bassey Asuquo of National Association of Nigeria University Students (NANUS) which both bodies resolved for the university cadre to have one association. Hence the formation of the National association of university students (NAUS) which remain the umbrella body for all university students at home and in the Diaspora
STATE OF CAMPUSES:
That government at all levels should provide more infrastructure, particularly lecture halls, residence within campus of the universities, library equipments, transportation services, research and acquisition of knowledge in Nigeria schools in order to meet with the global standard
That haven observed the deteriorating standard of education in Nigeria, we urged the federal government of Nigeria (FGN) to give her priority to education thereby given education the highest budget accordingly to UNESCO standard as it is done all over the world.
That Nigerian student regret the gradual defamation of students’ union activist and ideological group by authorities who have perfected various means of rusticating and or expelling, dissenting voices aiming at students in the various university in Nigeria as part of strategies aimed at repositioning the students struggle.

STATE OF THE NATION:
That NAUS condemn in the strongest terms the wanton killing of the innocent Nigerians by the fundamentalist sect BOKO HARAM, ethnic militias and political desperadoes, whose stock in trade is to cause disaffection and disharmony among the peace-loving and good people of Nigeria, we urge everyone or any group involved in act of violence against the Nigeria nation and her people to explore the dialogue option of the federal government of Nigeria {FGN} in ensuring peace and rapid development of our nation towards transforming our ideas and goals in tools for national development.
CONCLUSION:
We are most grateful to the president and commander in chief of the armed forces of the federal republic of Nigeria Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, for his developmental strides in the educational sector, and also for diversifying our economy in Nigeria. Also we appreciate the SSA on youth and students matters comrade Jude Imagwe (MON) for his continue support to the Nigerian students, the Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano, the vice chancellor of Anambra State University Uli, prof. Fidelis Okafor for his support during the convention, the security agents and other stake holders who ensured that we had a successful convention.
Finally our appreciation goes to comrade Abba Abba a.k.a Big J, SA special duties and field matters to SSA to Mr president on youths and students matters, comrade Sheriff Zadok the local organising committee L.O.C chairman, comrade Peter Bassey Asuquo the vice chairman and comrade Bamidele Danielson Monday the secretary of the convention and to all the students union presidents for their support during and after the convention.
Below are the names of the elected Officials of NAUS 2015 and institution.
Comrade Jonathan Olusegun Adekunle : Ekiti State University,Ado-Ekiti­ (National president).
Comrade Daniel Lawee Sunday : Nasarawa State University Keffi (Senate President)
Comrade Clinton Chukwudi Nwobu : Nnamdi Azikwiwe University Awka (National Secretary General)
Comrade Falaye Gbadegesin O: Olabisi Olabanjo University Ago-Owoye ( National Director of Sports and Social Duties)
Comrade Rauf Ismail: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology: (National Financial secretary)
Comrade Omayebu Hamzat Musa: Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. (National Ex-officio1)
Comrade Jabez Jonathan Andzayi: Nasarawa State University, Keffi. (Clerk Of The Senate)
Comrade Abdullahi Mohammed Usman: Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State. (National Mobilization Officer)
Note: other positions shall be filled through by- election during the senate meeting.

Signed,

Comrade Mohammed
Chairman NAUS Convention 2015.

Comrade Bamidele Danielson
Secretary NAUS Convention 2015