NAPS Urges Security and Education Reforms on Democracy Day

During a press conference held in Abuja, Eshiofun Oghayan, the President of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), urged for immediate reforms in security and education in Nigeria. He emphasized that insecurity poses a significant threat to the nation, citing recent attacks by terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers that disrupt lives and businesses.

Oghayan pointed out the vulnerability of educational institutions, particularly following the abduction of students from Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State. He stressed the need for improved security measures around tertiary institutions, which should serve as sanctuaries for learning.

NAPS has engaged with the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to discuss solutions to these crises. Oghayan commended the successful rescue of abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State in November 2025 and called for intensified investment in intelligence, surveillance technology, and community-based security partnerships to protect educational institutions.

He also advocated for the establishment of military and paramilitary agricultural settlements to enhance food security and create employment opportunities.