NANS elects Akinteye Babatunde as president

Akinteye Babatunde of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology has emerged as the new president of the National Association of Nigerian Students following the successful conclusion of the association’s 2026 national convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja.

Akinteye, a former NANS Senate President, emerged victorious after a contested election involving five presidential candidates.

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

The convention was conducted strict supervision with the presence of police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services.

According to participants, the election was one of the most peaceful in the history of the association.

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

“The leadership of NANS has conducted our election successfully and the new leadership has emerged. I thank all the delegates for electing me, a student of OAUSTECH, as the new president of NANS,” Akinteye said.

He commended the peaceful atmosphere during the convention, noting that there were no crises, violence, or disputes throughout the process.

“In the history of NANS, this is one of the best conventions we have witnessed. There was no crisis, no gunshot, no fight. All the contestants against me have congratulated me already. This shows that NANS is united, and we will continue to work together to keep the association as one,” he added.

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.