NANS Visits Tai Solarin Varsity, Demands Action on Security, Infrastructure

As part of its unwavering commitment to promoting the welfare, security and academic advancement of Nigerian students, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has paid a solidarity and courtesy visit to the management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

The delegation was led by the Secretary General of the NANS National Secretariat, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman, alongside other officials of the association.

The visit formed part of NANS’ continuous engagement with the management of tertiary institutions across the country to assess the conditions under which students learn and to advocate sustainable solutions to challenges affecting the academic community.

During the engagement with the university management, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Oladipo Samuel, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman highlighted several pressing concerns confronting students and members of the university community.

Among these concerns are the growing security challenges around the institution and the deplorable state of the road leading to the university campus.

The Secretary General noted that while TASFUED is blessed with a serene and conducive academic environment, the deteriorating access road to the institution significantly undermines the aesthetic and functional value of the campus.

He further emphasised that the poor road network poses serious risks to students, staff, visitors and other road users, while negatively impacting the institution’s accessibility and development.

In continuation of the fact-finding mission, the NANS delegation proceeded to the Abapawa Police Post, the security formation responsible for coverage of the university environment.

The officers of the station warmly received the delegation and engaged in productive discussions regarding the security architecture surrounding the institution.

The Head of the Police Post extensively sensitised students on their role in enhancing security within the campus community.

He particularly emphasised the importance of exercising caution in online and physical transactions, warning students against sharing sensitive personal information with unknown individuals and advising them to remain vigilant against emerging criminal activities and fraudulent schemes, he stated in a press statement.

Responding to the presentation, the NANS Secretary General commended the efforts of the officers attached to the post despite operational limitations.

He, however, stressed the urgent need to upgrade the Abapawa Police Post to a fully functional Police Divisional Headquarters, in view of the strategic importance of the institution, the increasing student population, and the growing security demands within the area.

Consequently, the NANS National Secretariat called on the Inspector General of Police, the Federal Government of Nigeria, relevant security agencies and all concerned stakeholders to take immediate and decisive action towards strengthening security around institutions of learning and improving critical infrastructure serving the university community.