NANS In Republic Of Niger Disowns Self-acclaimed President

The National Association of Nigerian Students, Republic of Niger Chapter (NANS-RN), has distanced itself from to the activities of one Mr Abubakar Muhammad Uwaisu, allegedly parading himself as the national president of the association.

Comrade Yusha’u A. Haruna, secretary-general, NANS-RN, in a statement, said, for the records and for the awareness of the general public, relevant government agencies, diplomatic missions, and the international community,  Abubakar Muhammad Uwaisu is not, and has never been, the national president of NANS-RN.

He said Uwaisu’s claims are entirely false, baseless, and constitute a deliberate act of impersonation and misrepresentation.

“It is both alarming and unfortunate that an individual who could not meet the basic eligibility requirements for national service, including the inability to successfully pass the prescribed screening and aptitude processes required by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and part of the so-called students of International Université Alnahada in Gusau, Zamfara State which the National Universities Commission has already clampdown, now seeks to assume a leadership position that demands integrity, credibility and proven academic standing.

“Leadership within NANS-RN is built on legitimacy, due process, and the confidence of its members—not self-proclamation or public deception. As such, Mr Abubakar lacks the moral standing, institutional backing, and legal authority to represent or speak on behalf of Nigerian students in the Republic of Niger,” he added.

The statement said that the authentic leadership of NANS-RN remains committed to upholding the integrity, unity, and welfare of Nigerian students in the Republic of Niger and will not hesitate to pursue all lawful measures to protect the image and legitimacy of the association.