Stakeholders of the National Association of Nigerian Students in Ondo State have unanimously endorsed Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, popularly known as Babtee, for the position of National President of the association ahead of its forthcoming national convention.
The endorsement was announced at a stakeholders’ meeting which had in attendance members of the Joint Campus Committee leadership, Student Union Government presidents and student leaders across tertiary institutions in the state.
According to the stakeholders, the decision followed Babtee’s formal address at the meeting where he sought the blessings and support of his home state before officially declaring his intention to contest for the top office of the association.
Speaking at the gathering, Babtee reportedly paid homage to leaders and emphasized that it was only proper to consult widely with his state chapter before embarking on the national assignment.
After what was described as extensive consultations and a thorough assessment of his competence, experience, leadership capacity and commitment to the ideals of NANS, the stakeholders resolved to throw their weight behind his aspiration.
They noted that Babtee’s years of active involvement in student unionism, advocacy for students’ welfare and principled leadership have earned him credibility and acceptance across the country.
The forum maintained that his track record, humility and reconciliatory disposition place him in a strong position to unify the association at a critical time in its history.
Chairman of the NANS Ondo Stakeholders Forum, Comrade Oluwarotimi Ajayi, popularly known as Osama, called on student leaders, senators and stakeholders nationwide to support Babtee’s ambition in the interest of unity and progress of the association.
The forthcoming convention of NANS is expected to attract delegates from tertiary institutions across the country, with Babtee now formally backed by his home state chapter.
