National Association Of Northern Nigerian Students - NANNS

28/04/2026

Objectives of the National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS)

1. Promotion of Educational Development
To advocate for improved access to quality education for Northern Nigerian students and support academic excellence at all levels.

2. Student Welfare and Representation
To protect and promote the rights, interests, and welfare of Northern Nigerian students across institutions.

3. Support for Access to Education (JAMB & SSCE Sponsorship)
To facilitate and support students, especially from underprivileged backgrounds, through sponsorship of examination fees such as JAMB and NECO, thereby increasing access to higher education.

4. Support for Out-of-School Children
To develop and implement initiatives aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children through enrollment drives, awareness campaigns, and educational support programs.

5. Promotion of Girls’ Education
To advocate for and support the education of the girl child by addressing barriers to access, retention, and completion of education.

6. Provision of Educational Materials and Uniforms
To provide essential learning materials, including school uniforms, books, and supplies, to students in need.

7. Unity and Integration
To foster unity, peace, and cooperation among students from Northern Nigeria irrespective of ethnic, religious, or cultural differences.

8. Leadership Development
To nurture responsible leadership qualities among students through training, mentorship, and active participation in governance.

9. Advocacy and Good Governance
To promote accountability, transparency, and good governance within educational institutions and the wider society.

10. Capacity Building and Empowerment
To organize programs, workshops, and seminars aimed at skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and personal development.

11. Promotion of Peace and Social Harmony
To encourage peaceful coexistence, conflict resolution, and national unity.

12. Collaboration and Partnerships
To establish strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, private sector organizations, and development partners.

13. Support for Research and Innovation
To encourage academic research, innovation, and intellectual growth among students.

14. Community Development and Service
To engage in community service initiatives that contribute to societal development and nation-building.

01/06/2025

NELFUND

29/05/2025

A New Era for Nigerian Students: Hope, Access and Progress!

Earlier today, the leadership of the National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS), led by our vibrant and visionary President, Comrade Abubakar Gumel, paid a landmark courtesy visit to the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, at the Fund’s national headquarters in Abuja.

This strategic visit was aimed at showing solidarity, expressing the gratitude of Nigerian students, and encouraging the management of NELFUND for the life-changing initiative that is already restoring hope in millions of young people across the country.

In his remarks, Comrade Abubakar Gumel stated:

“On behalf of the entire student community across the 19 Northern states and Nigeria at large, we are here to say thank you — first to our President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for establishing NELFUND, and secondly to you, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, for driving the vision with such passion, transparency, and purpose. Nigerian students are grateful. We are hopeful. And we stand with you to ensure this mission reaches every deserving student.”

In response, the MD/CEO of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, warmly welcomed the NANNS delegation and shared his appreciation, saying:

“Your visit means a lot to us. NELFUND was created for you — the students. We are committed to making education accessible and breaking the financial barriers that stop dreams. With your support and the trust of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we will keep working to expand our reach and impact.”

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the entire management and staff of NELFUND for their coordinated efforts in rolling out this impactful initiative with professionalism and integrity.

🎓 With NELFUND, education is no longer just a dream — it is a reachable goal for every Nigerian student.

To all our fellow students across the North and beyond:
👉 The future is brighter.
👉 You are not alone.
👉 Let us spread the message, access the opportunity, and support the process.

Hope is here. Help is real. NELFUND is working.

04/02/2025