The National Association of Polytechnic Students has called for stronger national security measures, reforms in technical education, economic relief for Nigerians, and increased youth participation in the democratic process as the country marks Democracy Day.
Speaking during a press conference held in Abuja on Friday, NAPS President, Eshiofune Oghayan, said the student body joined Nigerians in reflecting on the country’s democratic journey, achievements, and challenges.
Oghayan stated, “Democracy is not merely about periodic elections; it is about building a nation where citizens can live in peace, pursue education without fear, engage in productive enterprise, and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
The student leader stated that NAPS, which represents over 28.1 million students in polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of technology across Nigeria and the diaspora, considered it a patriotic duty to speak on issues affecting the nation and offer recommendations that would strengthen democracy and promote national development.
Addressing the security situation in the country, the NAPS president described insecurity as one of the greatest threats confronting Nigeria, noting that attacks by terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements had continued to affect lives, businesses, investments and education.
