ASONIS Endorses Babatee, Owolewa for NANS Leadership.

ASONIS Endorses Babatee, Owolewa for NANS Leadership.

The Association of Southern Nigerian Students (ASONIS), comprising stakeholders from the South-West, South-South and South-East, has endorsed Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, popularly known as Babatee, for the position of President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).

The group also threw its weight behind Comrade Taiwo Sunday Owolewa for the position of Secretary General, describing both aspirants as credible and capable of repositioning the student body.

The endorsement was announced by the National President of ASONIS, Hon. Taiwo Temitope, under the platform of Team Excellence, where he noted that the decision followed wide consultations among stakeholders across the southern region.

According to him, the choice of Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (Babatee) and Owolewa was based on their track records, leadership capacity and commitment to the welfare of Nigerian students.

Speaking with journalists, Temitope described Babatee as a visionary leader with the competence to unify students across the country and drive meaningful reforms within NANS.

“Babatee represents a new wave of purposeful leadership. He has consistently demonstrated capacity, courage and a deep understanding of students’ needs. We are confident that his emergence as NANS President will bring about the desired transformation in the association,” he said.

He also commended Owolewa for his dedication to student activism and organisational strength, noting that he possesses the experience required to effectively manage the office of Secretary General.

“Comrade Owolewa is a tested and trusted unionist. His administrative strength, commitment to service and ability to mobilise students make him the right choice for the position of Secretary General. Together, they form a formidable team that can reposition NANS for greater impact,” Temitope added.

The ASONIS president further urged students and stakeholders across the country to rally support for the duo, stressing the need for unity and collective action in achieving a progressive student leadership.

“We call on all stakeholders, student leaders and delegates to vote massively for Babatee and Owolewa. This is a defining moment for Nigerian students to choose competence, vision and excellence,” he stated.

He also instructed state chairmen and all levels of leadership within ASONIS to align with the directive and ensure full compliance with the endorsement across their respective domains.