Ondo varsity student emerges new NANS president

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Babatunde Akinteye of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology in Ondo State as its new national president.

The emergence of the new president on Monday, May 25, 2026, follows the conclusion of the association’s national convention held in Abuja.

Akinteye, a former NANS Senate President, emerged victorious after a keenly contested election involving four other contestants.

Akinteye polled 349 votes to defeat his closest rival, Aminu Maipanpo, who got 12 votes, while Olumide Odumosu came third with 10 votes.

He officially succeeds the outgone NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, who has completed his tenure.

Speaking shortly after his emergence, Akinteye expressed gratitude to delegates and pledged to sustain the achievements of the outgoing administration while promoting unity among Nigerian students.

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He said the convention was conducted without violence, protests or disruption, describing the process as “carnival-like”.

Akinteye further assured Nigerian students that his administration would continue the good works of the outgoing leadership, and reposition the association for greater impact across campuses nationwide.

“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 convention was conducted under tight security with the presence of police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).

The presidential race featured Akinteye, Maipampo of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti; Elijah Awoyinpa of the Federal University of Technology, Akure; Olumide Odumosu of Olabisi Onabanjo University; and Opaleye Oladotun of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.