Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada 
The National Associations of Nigeria Students(NANS), Oyo State Chapter has staged a peaceful protest demanding for some of their rights from the present administration in the state.
Speaking with Journalists today 12th June at the front of Government Office Agodi Ibadan where the protest was held, the NANS Oyo Chapter President, Olujuwon Asubiojo said “in light of the foregoing, the Association has resolved to stage a symbolic walk to bring the problems being faced by students in Oyo State to the attention of the government and the general public. The walk will start from Adamasingba stadium through the Queen Elizabeth Road to the Secretariat of the Oyo State government.
These problems have persisted for years and need to be addressed immediately. The quick and responsive intervention of the new government is urgently requested.”
He further said that the present government should look into funding of the educational sector
“Adequate funding of Education: Education is the most important issue to be addressed in Nigeria. We believe that Oyo State is pivotal to the sustenance of good culture in Nigeria. Proper funding of education in Oyo State is also key to this process.
Reinstatement of all proscribed Students’ Union: The reinstatement of the students’ union will allow for proper voice for students agitation and demand for better welfare and participation of student in decision making process that affects their well being.
Reinstatement of all victimised Student Leaders across the State: We are aware of the situation in which the University of Ibadan is in right now and for the sake of the records our intervention is due. Hence we demand the full reinstatement of Ojo Aderemi of the University of Ibadan and all other rusticated student of Institutions in the state.
Accreditation of course in some of our institutions in the state to enable the mobilization of students for National Youth Service.
Reduction in hike school fees in institutions across the state which has made education unaffordable.
We appeal to all labour unions in the state and on campuses, NLC, TUC, ASUU, NASU, SSANU, the generality of Nigerians, parents and guardians to lend us their support in the movement. ” he concluded
