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By John Ogunsemore
The Assistant Secretary General, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Emmanuel Adejuwon Olatunji, on Tuesday, led his team on a courtesy visit to the Arapate of Ijesa Land, Osun State, in a bid to further propagate the Fortunate Agenda of the new leadership of the national student body.
In a statement sent to Daily Sun, Olatunji noted that the visit was marked by dialogue and mutual understanding aimed at strengthening the partnership between traditional institutions and student leadership in fostering youth development across Nigeria.
Receiving the NANS delegation, the Arapate of Ijesa Land, a youth himself, lauded the current leadership of the association for its unwavering commitment to student welfare and national development.
He commended NANS for recognising traditional rulers as stakeholders in the youth development agenda and pledged his continuous support for the Fortunate Agenda championed by NANS.
He further urged Nigerian students and youths to embrace agriculture not just as a course of study but as a viable occupation and lifestyle that can ensure food security and economic stability.
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The traditional ruler emphasised that agriculture remains a powerful tool for job creation and national growth, while encouraging students to consider it a noble venture.
Addressed the critical issue of cultism and cybercrime, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo, among youths, he appealed to young Nigerians to shun all forms of criminal activities and channel their energy toward productive and nation-building endeavours.
He stressed that the future of Nigeria lies in the hands of its youth and therefore called on them to be conscious of their roles as future leaders.
Pledging his full support, the Arapate promised to work closely with NANS and other relevant bodies to promote initiatives that will empower Nigerian students and youths educationally, morally, and economically.
He vowed to collaborate with the NANS leadership in organising sensitisation campaigns, leadership development workshops, and agricultural training programmes for students and young people within and beyond Ijesa Land.
In his remarks, the Assistant Secretary General of NANS, Comr. Emmanuel Olatunji Adejuwon, appreciated the Arapate for his hospitality and reaffirmed NANS’ commitment to partnering with traditional rulers and other institutions to ensure that the voice of the Nigerian student is not only heard but respected.
