The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) have commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his substantial investments in students’ welfare and the education sector.
In a statement, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, revealed that student leaders visited the Government House on Monday to express their gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq.
The students praised the administration for its significant contributions, including the prompt payment of bursaries and other vital support for students, both before and after the removal of fuel subsidies.

NANS President, Comrade Issa Abdulgafar Arikewuyo, lauded Governor AbdulRazaq as a democratic leader deeply committed to the progress and development of the education sector.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. We will be ungrateful if we cannot come en masse today to show to the world that the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum is a student-friendly personality,” he said.
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“We have an action governor in the person of AbdulRazaq who loves to appreciate and celebrate humanity, and who has turned students into people of value.”
He praised the governor for establishing Kwara State University of Education, providing solar lighting systems at Kwara State University Malete, and supplying 250 ICT infrastructure units to students at the College of Aviation, Ilorin, among other notable interventions.
For his part, the President of NAKSS, Comrade Abdulwahab Habibullahi, highlighted several benefits the students had received from the government, including scholarships for law students, a bus provided for the leadership of the students’ union, and a free bus service for students, among other initiatives.
“Today is a remarkable day in the history of students in Kwara State. We are here today to appreciate His Excellency for all the unwavering support and commitment he has been showing to students’ leadership in the state,” he said.
Governor AbdulRazaq, in his response, commended the students for their visit and emphasised the importance of ongoing productive engagements with his administration.
He pledged to continue incorporating students into the empowerment programs of his government to help them achieve their goals.
“I must acknowledge that your leadership’s engagement with the government has been beneficial to the state. This collaboration will continue to generate positive responses from the government, supporting your activities and advancing the welfare of student bodies,” he stated.
“On our part, we will ensure that students are included in our initiatives to ease their lives. We remain committed to engaging with your leadership, so feel free to submit proposals to us,” he added.
The governor also praised the Special Assistant on Students Affairs, Wasiu Onidugbe, for his proactive efforts in serving the public good.
Onidugbe explained that the visit was part of activities planned for the Annual Unity and Harmony Week, an event introduced to promote unity and togetherness among students.
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“This year, the students felt it important to pay a special visit to Your Excellency to celebrate and appreciate you for your ongoing efforts in prioritizing their welfare. This visit also aims to highlight the positive contributions you’ve made in the education sector,” he noted.
The governor warmly received the students, joined by several cabinet members, including the Chief of Staff, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe.