NANS Urges Southeast Governors to Overhaul Campus Transportation Scheme

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on Southeast governors to revamp the transportation system across campuses in the region. This appeal was made by Comrade Charles Ijeomah Obinna, Southeast Coordinator of NANS, Zone F, during a press conference in Awka, Anambra State.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) urged Southeast governors to overhaul the transportation scheme across various campuses in the region. Speaking at a press conference in Awka, Anambra State, Comrade Charles Ijeomah Obinna, emphasized the need for a review to ease students' movement and provide security.

According to Comrade Obinna, "Soludo is a digital governor that introduced a transport scheme, but some exceptions should be made to students." He pleaded with Governor Soludo and other Southeast governors to subsidized students' transportation costs and engage in roundtable discussions to make this possible.

NANS National Director of Sports, Comrade Ernest Obinna Okafor, highlighted the burden of taxes on student buses, urging the state government to renegotiate these taxes. He also called for palliatives to support students, citing the country's economic challenges.

Comrade Obinna further appealed to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to address the deplorable state of roads in the Southeast, which poses a threat to road users, particularly students.

Vice President/Coordinator of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), Comrade Umezuluorah Chukwuebuka, advocated for the best candidate to lead the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, and encouraged students to apply for Federal Student Loans to avoid dropping out due to financial constraints.

National Vice President of the National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students (NANCES), Comrade Obi Christian Chukwunecherem, thanked President Tinubu for approving student loans and urged students to participate in the scheme. Comrade Obinna also commended President Tinubu for approving CNG buses for NANS structures nationwide and appointing Lady Bianca as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

BREAKING: 2Baba Shot Dead In Rivers State

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Prominent Leaders Pay Tribute to Late Sen Ifeanyi Ubah, at Anambra Community Candlelight Procession in Awka

Hundreds of mourners, friends, well-wishers, media representatives, and party faithful gathered are presently at Emmaus House in Awka for a candlelight procession to honor the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Chief Egwuonwu in his speech expressed his deep grief over the loss of his friend and brother, Senator Ubah, saying it's hard to find words to convey his emotions. However, he says that he finds solace in the tremendous impact Senator Ubah had on the lives of those he encountered. Chief Owelle Mbaso, leader of Anambra Former Political Appointees in paying glowing tribute said that Senator Ubah led a life worthy of emulation. He said "he knew he wouldn't pass this way again,reason he ensured he impacted on several life's without expecting anything in return." Mr Linus Williams, BLord in a glowing tribute recounted how Late Senator Ubah helped him when he was wrongly accused of sponsoring terrorism. He said " even though I have not meet him or seen ...

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