NANS Independent Convention Planning Committee

18/05/2026

Halfway to the convention. Halfway to another defining moment in the history of Nigerian student unionism.

For decades, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has remained the umbrella voice of students across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Now the students are gathering again, not divided by institution, tribe or region, but united by one identity as NIGERIAN STUDENTS.

17/05/2026

The hostels are buzzing. The group chats are active. The congress calculations have started.

Beyond the politics lies something greater, the future of Nigerian students. The convention ground will soon become the meeting point of ideas, activism, leadership and the undying spirit of Aluta.

16/05/2026

Please follow the link below to join the Media Parley with NANS Presidential and Senate Presidential aspirants.

https://x.com/i/spaces/1rGmqowbrOVGy

It starts by 7pm.

Come asking listening and prepare to ask questions.

NANS InCPC’s Space · Where live audio conversations happen

16/05/2026

Six days before comrades, Senators, stakeholders and campus activists gather for the biggest students’ congress in Nigeria.

From the era of Segun Okeowo to this new generation, Nigerian students have always stood at the frontline of national consciousness. Another generation is now preparing to write its own chapter in the history of Aluta.

15/05/2026

15th May, 2026

NOTICE TO ALL ASPIRANTS

The attention of all aspirants contesting in the forthcoming NANS 2026 National Convention is hereby drawn to Article 15, Sub-section 2(viii) of the NANS Constitution/Charter of Demands, which states as follows:

“An aspirant for an election shall only be eligible to contest election into the office for which he has obtained a form for and had been cleared; but shall have opportunity to change office 72 hours before the commencement of the convention.”

In compliance with the above constitutional provision, all aspirants who wish to change their position of contest are hereby advised to formally do so not later than 72 hours before the commencement of the Convention scheduled for 22nd May, 2026.

Consequently, all requests for change of office must be submitted on or before 19 May, 2026. Any request made after the stipulated deadline shall not be entertained.

All aspirants are advised to strictly comply accordingly.

Signed:

Comrade Omotayo Oladele Samuel
Chairman
2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)

Comrade Suleiman Muhammad Sarki GCNS
Secretary
2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)

15/05/2026

The banners are almost flying again. The chants are almost echoing again. The parliament of Nigerian students is almost in session again.

This is more than a convention. It is the rebirth of vibrant student unionism. From federal universities to state polytechnics, one voice is gathering strength as Great Nigerian Students prepare to converge once again.

15/05/2026

14th May, 2026

Dear Distinguished Aspirants,

INVITATION TO INTERACTIVE MEETING WITH NANS I-CPC AHEAD OF THE NANS 2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC) hereby invites all aspirants contesting in the forthcoming NANS 2026 National Convention to an important interactive meeting ahead of the convention.

The meeting is scheduled as follows:

Date: Monday, 18th May, 2026.

Venue: Tofana Hotel and Suites, Mabushi, Abuja.

Time: 1:00 PM Prompt.

The meeting is aimed at engaging aspirants on important issues concerning the convention, communicating necessary guidelines, and ensuring a peaceful, credible, and successful convention process.

While all aspirants are cordially invited, Presidential and Senate President aspirants are specially advised to ensure their presence at the meeting due to the importance of issues to be discussed.

Please accept the assurances of our highest regards.

Signed:

Comrade Omotayo Oladele Samuel (Dele Kenko)
Chairman
2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)

Comrade Suleiman Muhammad Sarki GCNS
Secretary
2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC)
National Association of Nigerian Students

14/05/2026

OFFICIAL INVITATION TO NANS NATIONAL CONVENTION 2026 ASPIRANTS

The Independent Convention Planning Committee (InCPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) hereby officially invites all Presidential and Senate Presidential Aspirants for the forthcoming NANS National Convention 2026 to a special Media Engagement Session scheduled to hold as follows:

Date: Saturday, 16th May, 2026
Time: 7:00PM Prompt
Venue: Twitter (X) Space

This engagement is designed to provide aspirants with an interactive platform to share their visions, leadership philosophies, policy directions, and address questions from Nigerian students and stakeholders across the country.

All aspirants are strongly encouraged to participate, as the session forms part of the broader commitment of the InCPC towards ensuring an open, transparent, issue-based, and intellectually engaging convention process.

Further details, including the official Space link, shall be communicated subsequently.

Signed:

14/05/2026

The Convention ground is calling. From UNILAG hostels to ABU lecture halls, from YABATECH workshops to Colleges of Education, Agriculture and Health campuses, the spirit of Aluta is rising again.

The countdown to the National Convention of the National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS) has begun. A movement founded on struggle, built on solidarity and driven by the Nigerian student.

“Ali Must Go” was not just a protest. It was a reminder that Nigerian students have never been silent in the face of injustice.

14/05/2026

13th May, 2026

OFFICIAL UPDATE ON APPEAL HEARINGS, RE-VERIFICATION AND WAIVER CONSIDERATION

Following the conclusion of the appeal hearings conducted by the Appeal Sub-Committee of the 2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC), the Central Committee hereby issues an official update regarding the outcome of the appeal process, re-verification exercise, and consideration of waiver requests.

Recall that on 3rd May, 2026, the Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC) released the outcome of the nationwide screening and verification exercise conducted in line with the provisions of Article 15, Sub-section 2 (i, ii & vii) of the NANS Constitution. In the course of that exercise, some aspirants were declared qualified, some placed on pending status due to petitions and complaints against them, while others were disqualified based on issues relating to eligibility and documentation.

Subsequently, some of the affected aspirants approached the Appeal Sub-Committee for fair hearing and submitted additional clarifications, documents, and verifiable evidence in support of their appeals.

The Appeal Sub-Committee thoroughly reviewed all petitions, objections, supporting documents, and submissions presented by the aspirants. Following the re-verification process and careful examination of the materials presented, some aspirants who were previously placed on pending status and some who were earlier disqualified have now been cleared and confirmed qualified to contest after satisfying the Committee on all raised issues.

Furthermore, the Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC) also considered the numerous calls, appeals, and interventions from various students’ structures, stakeholders within the students’ community, the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), including the current National President, as well as respected members of the general public, regarding requests for waiver for aspirants contesting for the offices of NANS President and NANS Senate President.

After extensive consultations and deliberations, and in the interest of inclusiveness, unity, fairness, and the stability of the Association, the Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC) resolved to grant waiver to aspirants contesting for the positions of:

- NANS President
- NANS Senate President

Accordingly, affected aspirants who were previously affected by constitutional provisions relating to eligibility have now been considered under the approved waiver arrangement and their status updated accordingly.

UPDATED STATUS OF AFFECTED ASPIRANTS:

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The Committee wishes to reiterate that all decisions reached were based on due process, verifiable evidence, constitutional considerations, and the overriding interest of ensuring a peaceful, credible, transparent, and inclusive electoral process.

The Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC) remains committed to fairness, accountability, and the successful conduct of the NANS 2026 National Convention.

Please accept the assurances of our highest regards.

Signed:

Comrade Suleiman Muhammad Sarki GCNS
Secretary
2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)

Comrade Omotayo Oladele Samuel (Dele Kenko)
Chairman
2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee (I-CPC)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)

13/05/2026

The countdown begins!