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About NANS
The history, structure, mission, and leadership of Nigeria's foremost student organisation since 1956.
Our Mission
To unite all Nigerian students under one democratic umbrella, advocate vigorously for their rights and welfare, and ensure that student voices are heard at every level of governance — institutional, state, and federal.
Our Vision
A Nigeria where every student has access to quality, affordable education in an environment that fosters academic excellence, safety, freedom, and equal opportunity regardless of gender, tribe, or socioeconomic background.
Core Values
Democracy · Transparency · Accountability · Solidarity · Patriotism · Student Welfare · Academic Freedom · National Unity
Six Pillars of Student Advocacy
NANS is committed to championing the rights and welfare of Nigerian students through these core objectives.
01
Protecting and promoting the welfare of Nigerian students
02
Advocating for improved educational standards
03
Providing a unified platform for student representation
04
Promoting national unity and leadership development among students
05
Engaging government and stakeholders on educational reforms
06
The association operates through an elected leadership structure that emerges through democratic conventions held periodically.
Over Six Decades of Student Advocacy
From independence-era activism to modern democratic governance, NANS has been at the forefront of student rights in Nigeria.
1956
NANS founded as a pan-Nigerian student movement at a conference in Lagos
1965
First national elections conducted; democratic governance framework established
1978
NANS leads nationwide protests against military education policies (Ali Must Go)
1989
NANS officially recognised by the Federal Government of Nigeria
1999
NANS reorganised into 6 geopolitical zones following Nigeria's return to democracy
2010
NANS Digital Student Welfare Initiative launched across all six geopolitical zones
2023
NANS Digital Governance Initiative — online delegate registration and accreditation portal launched
2026
2026 NANS National Convention, organised by the Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC)
Six Geopolitical Zones
NANS is organised into six zones that mirror Nigeria's geopolitical structure, with each zone having its own elected executive leadership.
Zone A
Northwest
Member States
Kano · Kaduna · Katsina · Sokoto · Kebbi · Zamfara · Jigawa
Zone B
Northeast
Member States
Borno · Adamawa · Gombe · Bauchi · Yobe · Taraba
Zone C
Northcentral
Member States
FCT Abuja · Plateau · Benue · Kogi · Niger · Nassarawa · Kwara
Zone D
Southeast
Member States
Enugu · Anambra · Imo · Abia · Ebonyi
Zone E
Southwest
Member States
Lagos · Oyo · Osun · Ekiti · Ondo · Ogun
Zone F
Southsouth
Member States
Rivers · Delta · Akwa Ibom · Cross River · Bayelsa · Edo
Current National Executive Council
Elected representatives steering NANS affairs for the 2024–2025 session.
National President
Comrade Olushola Oladoja
Zone C (North Central)
Senate President
Senator Adamu Don Manu
Zone A (North West)
Secretary-General
Comrade Anzaku Shedrack
Zone C (North Central)
Public Relations Officer (PRO)
Comrade Adeyemi Samson
Zone D (South West)
Assistant Secretary-General
Comrade Adejuwon Olatunji
Zone D (South West)
NANS Governing Bodies
Joint Consultative Council (JCC)
The supreme decision-making body of NANS, comprising all zonal presidents and national executive members. The JCC meets quarterly and ratifies all major policies, including the constitution of the ICPC for each convention cycle.
National Executive Council (NEC)
The administrative arm responsible for day-to-day operations, programme implementation, and zonal coordination. NEC meets monthly and is accountable to the JCC.
Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC)
The independent body constituted by the JCC to organise, supervise, and manage the NANS National Convention and the election of new leadership. The ICPC operates independently to ensure fairness, credibility, and neutrality.
The ICPC is currently managing the 2026 National Convention.
Learn about the committee's mandate, responsibilities, and the full convention process.