The National Association of Nigerian Students has elected Akinteye Babatunde of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology as its new national president following the successful conclusion of the association’s 2026 national convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja.
Akinteye, a former NANS Senate President, emerged victorious after a keenly contested election involving five presidential candidates. He officially succeeds the outgone NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, who completed his tenure leading the association.
The convention, conducted under tight security with the presence of police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services was described by participants as one of the most peaceful in the history of the association.
Speaking shortly on Monday after his emergence, the newly elected NANS President expressed gratitude to delegates and pledged to sustain the achievements of the outgoing administration while promoting unity among Nigerian students.
“The leadership of NANS has conducted our election successfully and the new leadership has emerged. I thank all the delegates for electing me, a student of OAUSTECH, as the new president of NANS,” Akinteye said.
