The Ogun State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has firmly refuted claims circulating about a planned protest in the state. During a Senate meeting on Wednesday, the association’s chairman, Comrade Olabode Faruq, also known as Success, labeled the rumors as baseless and emphasized that they did not originate from the student body.
Comrade Faruq highlighted the significant strides made by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration in ensuring security across Ogun State. He noted that while other states in the South-West grapple with rising insecurity, Ogun has emerged as a beacon of safety due to deliberate and proactive measures. These include the establishment of the Ogun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun), sustained support for conventional security forces, deployment of surveillance technology, and collaboration with traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth organizations.
“Governor Abiodun’s approach to security is not just reactive but anticipatory. His administration has built a robust security framework that prioritizes the safety of all residents, including students. The quick response to emergencies, enhanced border security given Ogun’s strategic location, and visible security presence in areas with high student populations are clear indicators of a government that understands the link between safety and development,” Faruq stated.
Beyond security, the NANS chairman also acknowledged other initiatives by the state government, such as the Student Cash Support program, infrastructural improvements in tertiary institutions, and regular engagement with student leaders. These actions, he said, demonstrate that the governor views students not only as future stakeholders but as current partners in governance.
“These gestures go beyond politics. They reflect a leader who knows that the stability of any state depends on the welfare and security of its students,” Faruq added.
Reaffirming the loyalty of the student community to the Abiodun-led administration, Faruq declared that NANS Ogun JCC stands firmly with the government. “We are not just supporters in words; we are ambassadors of peace, vanguards against cultism and criminality on campuses, and partners in nation-building. We distance ourselves from any rumor of protest and remain committed to collaborating with the government and security agencies to maintain the peace we enjoy,” he concluded.