In a breaking news report from OneForAllMedia, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Sunday Asefon, the former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), as his Senior Special Assistant on Students' Engagement.
Asefon, a staunch supporter of Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti and Nigeria, is known for his strong advocacy for students' rights and welfare. He is also a vocal critic of the government's policies on education.
Reacting to the development, NANS Zone D (Southwest) hailed President Tinubu for appointing a "competent man" like Asefon Sunday Dayo as his assistant.
The appointment of Asefon is seen as a sign of President Tinubu's commitment to engaging with students and addressing their concerns. It is also a recognition of Asefon's leadership skills and his passion for student activism.
The OneForAllMedia report also noted that Asefon's appointment is coming at a time when students in Nigeria are facing a number of challenges, including high tuition fees, inadequate funding for education, and poor quality of instruction. It is hoped that Asefon will be able to use his position to advocate for students' needs and to ensure that they have a voice in the government's decision-making process.
Only time will tell how Asefon's appointment will impact the lives of Nigerian students. However, his appointment is a positive step forward and it gives hope that the government is finally starting to take student activism seriously.
