@Apostlekay7@seyimakinde Coming from the most useless, unknown, impactless party Chairman in the state. ENKR
GSM ni useless governor? 😂
In all the years you've spent on earth, you've not been able to achieve 1% of what the governor has done in one year.
@Maga_Yila@BAKITARIANS@iambabtee I had wanted to give you a better explanation for your comment but when I checked your bio and saw what you put there, I decided not to waste my time on someone who has decided to be a foot soldier to a serial loser.
The surveillance missions carried out by officers of NAF have given us tremendous insights into what the ground troops are facing. As I said during one of my updates, the surveillance aircraft which our administration procured for Oyo State is currently at the Air Force Base in Lagos. We look forward to receiving the assembled aircraft very soon so that it can be used for the purpose for which it was procured.
Earlier today, I signed Executive Order No. 2 of 2026 on the Regulation and Enforcement of Vehicle Registration and Traffic Management in Oyo State to enhance security across our State. This includes a restriction on the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. throughout Oyo State.
In my remarks, I restated our commitment to ensuring the safe return of our children and teachers who were abducted from Oriire LGA. I said that we may not be able to disclose every step being taken because of the sensitive nature of the operations involved, but asked our people not to mistake our silence for inaction. Read my full remarks here https://t.co/hxGvtRNAWE
I spent a significant part of today in discussions with the Vice-Chancellor of LAUTECH, during which we reached a mutual understanding that the affected students will file an appeal against the decision, and that the Senate will convene on Monday to review its resolution.
In view of this development, I earnestly appeal to all comrades to sheath their swords and allow the Senate to carry out a proper review and reversal, so as not to further complicate the matter, and to ensure that the affected students are able to resume their academic activities in due course.
Furthermore, I wish to appreciate and commend the Dean of Students Affairs for his proactiveness and fatherly disposition.
Going forward, as I have always maintained, I wish to reiterate that protest must always remain our last resort. The guiding principles of Aluta, consultation, consolidation, and confrontation must be strictly observed. Before we resort to confrontation in any struggle, we must have exhaustively explored and exhausted the first two Cs.
That said, as your President, you can trust that I will never compromise on our collective interest and the welfare of Nigerian students.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
BABTEE
NANS President
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS.
PRESS RELEASE
OUTCRY OVER THE PROLONGED STAY OF WASSCE CANDIDATES AT EXAMINATION CENTRES IN THE SOUTHWEST AMID SECURITY CONCERNS
I write as the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), vested with the mandate to represent and protect the collective interests, welfare, and aspirations of Nigerian students across the country and in the diaspora. It is in furtherance of this responsibility that I address the recent disturbing developments surrounding the treatment of candidates sitting for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in parts of the Southwest region of Nigeria.
The reports that candidates were compelled to remain at their examination centres until late into the night on Thursday, June 4, 2026, devoid of sufficient consideration for their welfare, safety, and psychological well-being, are deeply troubling and unacceptable. Such an occurrence represents an affront to the dignity of students and raises serious concerns about the planning, coordination, and execution of a national examination of such significance.
It is both appalling and condemnable that young Nigerians, who had already endured months of preparation and the mental rigours associated with external examinations, were subjected to unnecessary hardship by being kept at examination centres far beyond reasonable hours. No examination procedure, administrative challenge, or operational deficiency should come at the expense of the safety and fundamental rights of students.
The right to personal liberty, security, and human dignity is guaranteed under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Examination regulations and protocols must operate within the bounds of these constitutional protections. Under no circumstance should students be placed in situations that expose them to avoidable risks or deny them the opportunity to return to their homes and families at a reasonable and safe hour.
What makes this development even more alarming is the fact that it occurred within the Southwest region, a zone that has, in recent times, witnessed incidents of kidnapping, crimes, and other security challenges. Against this backdrop, it was grossly irresponsible for examination authorities to permit circumstances that left students stranded or lingering at examination centres late into the night, thereby exposing them to potential danger.
Consequently, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) demands that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), alongside the government act decisively, take responsibility and forestall future occurrences.
Furthermore, we call for a thorough review of examination logistics and contingency measures to guarantee that the welfare, security, and rights of students remain paramount in all future examinations. Students must never become victims of administrative failures, poor planning, or institutional negligence.
NANS remains committed to defending the rights, dignity, and safety of every Nigerian student and will continue to monitor developments closely while engaging relevant authorities to ensure accountability and lasting corrective measures.
Thank you.
Yours in service,
Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, GCNS
President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)
The Senior Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Students’ Affairs, Hon. Victor Dideoluwa Olojede, has denied allegations linking him to acts of violence during recent protests over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that his actions throughout the demonstrations were aimed at maintaining peace and order.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olojede said he had actively participated in efforts to support calls for the safe return of the abducted pupils, describing the incident as painful and one that has deeply affected him as a public official responsible for students’ welfare.
According to him, he joined protesters on Monday during their march from Mokola through Agodi Gate and Total Garden to the Oyo State Government Secretariat, where he intervened on several occasions to prevent violence and maintain order. He said he cautioned protesters against harassing commercial motorcyclists and other commuters and also persuaded them to allow a truck carrying gas cylinders to pass in order to avoid a potential safety hazard.
The governor’s aide further disclosed that his intervention contributed to the reopening of blocked roads later that day, adding that he also provided bottled water to some protesters in a bid to promote calm and prevent tensions from escalating.
Olojede explained that on Tuesday, he accompanied the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on a visit to Oriire Local Government Area following a meeting between Governor Seyi Makinde and representatives of NANS, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the State Secretariat.
He alleged that while the student leaders and hundreds of students were en route to visit the affected communities, a disagreement broke out between some protesters and the NANS leadership over plans to block a road.
According to him, the situation later degenerated into a confrontation during which he attempted to separate the parties and prevent injuries.
The SSA said he was surprised by subsequent allegations that he brandished a firearm and ordered attacks on individuals, describing the claims as false, malicious and unsupported by evidence. He maintained that he has never handled a firearm and challenged those making the allegations to provide proof.
Olojede also stated that he assisted one of the protesters in recovering a seized camera during the demonstration, arguing that the action reflected his neutrality and commitment to fairness.
While expressing concern over what he described as attempts to tarnish his image, he called on Nigerians to uphold the principle of fair hearing and avoid spreading unverified claims. He reaffirmed his support for efforts aimed at securing the release of the abducted pupils and teachers and pledged continued cooperation with all stakeholders working towards their safe return.
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PRESS RELEASE …..
Earlier today, after leading all structures of NANS to a meeting with the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to present our position and recommendations on the immediate rescue and safe return of the students and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, we proceeded to Oriire Local Government as scheduled to meet with the families of the victims and visit the schools where this heinous act was perpetrated.
En route to Oriire Local Government, we made a stop at a Conoil Filling Station in Bodija. While refueling more than 40 vehicles in my entourage, I observed a group of unruly individuals who, without provocation, aggressively approached members of our delegation, apparently because we did not join their protest.
I addressed the students in my entourage to ignore their provocation. I made it clear that, as an organization, our primary mandate at that moment was to proceed to Oriire Local Government Area to visit the families of the victims and the schools where this unfortunate incident occurred. I explained that we are an ideology-driven organization and that every organization operates according to its own modus operandi.
However, before I could turn my back, a mob came at us, and in a fierce manner, the Aluta Forces on the ground repelled them. It was at that point that I realized that these unruly individuals were members of the "Take It Back Movement." Let me be clear: NANS, as an organization, has a long history of protests and advocacy. However, any attempt by the "Take It Back" Movement to incite, spite or provoke members of our organization, or to harass NANS comrades, will be met with fierce resistance. We have a history of being brotherly to all organizations, but we will not tolerate any attack on our organization. If there is any recurrence of what we witnessed today, it will be met with the same fierce resistance.
It is important to note that, shortly before this moment, we had earlier participated in a peaceful protest alongside the National Union of Teachers(NUT) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) chapters of Oyo State, without any form of fracas, as our agitations remain the same and our demands are collectively aligned.
Going forward, I call on the security agencies to investigate the activities of the "Take It Back Movement." Individuals should not be allowed to cause public disorder under the guise of activism.
In the foregoing, as President of NANS, I have sworn to protect the integrity of the organization. Henceforth, any attack or act of disparagement against the organization will be met with fierce resistance. As an organization, we will repel any such attack going forward.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
AKINTEYE BABATUNDE AFEEZ
NANS PRESIDENT
Today, in my capacity as the President of NANS, I led all the structures of NANS, including sister unions, NAUS, NAPS, NANCES and NFSAN to the Community High school, Ahoro-Esiele, and Yawato community in Orire Local Government area of Oyo state, where we visited the scenes where our students and teachers were abducted.
Going forward, we met with the King, some of the families of the victims, and parents in the communities of Ahoro-Esiele and Yawato communities.
Furthermore, we assured them of our solidarity and support for them in this time of trouble and grief. Subsequently, we assured them that we are constantly calling on the government to ensure the immediate rescue and safe return of the abducted students and teachers.
Conclusively, I assured all Nigerian Students that as far as I remain their President, I will continue to protect their interest. They can be assured that they have a leadership that will not let them down.
BABTEE
NANS PRESIDENT
Ati RATEL, ati AAC, ati SOWORE, we are coming to debunk your lies.
Victor Olojede is a man of peace, he's not a person of violence, he's a gentle man to the core. Ask your protesters, if Victor Olojede was not there with them yesterday. He was even begging them not to cause.....
visited the affected areas today after meeting with the governor @seyimakinde who has been on top of the issue since it happened.
Victor Olojede is a man of peace
Nigeria Students are Peace ambassadors
The NANS President is a man of peace.
You cashivist should....
Today we visited Oriire LGA to meet with the family members of children and teachers that were abducted about two weeks ago. After listening to them, I gave them the assurance that we are doing everything humanly possible to ensure the safe return of those who were kidnapped, and that by the grace of God, they will be reunited with their loved ones very soon.