by Azubuike Azikiwe

A delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has given President Goodluck Jonathan the green light to run for a second term in office.

During a courtesy visit to First Lady, Patience Jonathan, expressed their support at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, 28 August, the National Executive members of the association passed a vote of confidence on Mr. Jonathan, while also presenting a certificate of credence to Mrs. Jonathan for her pursuit of peace and empowerment of women and the youth.

Speaking at the visit was President of NANS, Yinka Gbadebo. He said, “As pragmatic and visionary Nigerians, we can see through the veil of distraction and boldly applaud the Goodluck administration for infrastructural and social transformation.”

“We have unflinchingly determined to put all political detractors and evil geniuses to shame in 2015 by giving Mr President the singular and total support of all Nigerian students. As a united association, all students have been mandated to cast their votes for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to emerge victorious and continue the good works of transformation,’’ he added.

Mr. Gbadebo also revealed that NANS had initiated the ‘Nigerian Students Transformation Vanguard’ to make sure that all students across the country support and vote for the President.

Patience Jonathan responded, expressing her love and support for NANS.

She also commended its leadership for consistent constructive engagement on national issues, saying, “especially at this time when some Nigerians take advantage of every situation without concern for national security.”

“This really shows that our youths are coming of age and that they can be relied upon in the task of nation building,” she said. “Today, our youths in the tertiary institutions are hard-working and are hopeful of a better future for this country, in spite of our challenges,” she added.

Kolapo Olapoju