The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has appreciated the Bayelsa state governor, Douye Diri, for creating an enabling environment for youth engagement in the state.
In a statement signed by NANS Senate President Afeez Akinteye and made available to journalists on Sunday, the students’ group stated that the state government has given
The statement, according to NANS, is in appreciation of the recently concluded NANS 85th senate sitting held in Bayelsa State.
NANS stated that the Bayelsa government had demonstrated the state’s readiness to collaborate with Nigerian students and also a reflection of the state’s understanding of the critical roles students play in shaping the nation.
According to the statement, the event witnessed discussions on critical national issues being deliberated while resolutions were made for the benefit of students nationwide
“The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Senate Secretariat, under the distinguished leadership of Dist. Sen. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (BABTEE), the President of the Senate, extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Bayelsa State led by His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, for graciously hosting the 85th National Senate Sitting.
“This epoch sitting is a convergence of vibrant Comrades, sound minds, the torchbearers of the Nigerian student community, and of course the future of the country.
“It thrills us at the level of NANS to have witnessed an unprecedented success owing to the immeasurable support of the Bayelsa State government.
“We acknowledge and deeply appreciate the commendable hospitality extended to the NANS delegation from across the country. This gesture demonstrates the state’s readiness to collaborate with Nigerian students and also reflects the state’s understanding of the critical roles students play in shaping the nation.
“No doubt, the 85th National Senate Sitting of NANS will be remembered as a milestone gathering where critical national issues were deliberated and resolutions were made for the benefit of students nationwide. This success would not have been possible without the generous support, infrastructural preparedness, and strategic foresight of the Bayelsa State government.
These acts reiterate your commitment to fostering an enabling environment for youth engagement and active participation in nation-building.
“Governor Douye Diri’s administration has, once again, accentuated the value of impactful governance by facilitating a platform where voices of the student populace could resonate. This seamless collaboration between the NANS and the Bayelsa State government exemplifies the power of unity and the transformative impact of our shared goals for development.
“On this note, on behalf of NANS, we extend our warmest appreciation to Governor Douye Diri, the Bayelsa State Executive Council, and every individual whose dedication contributed to the resounding success of the 85th Senate sitting. The government’s efforts in ensuring security, accessibility, and overall comfort for our delegates are highly commendable,” he concluded.
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