NANS Backs Verification of Nigerien Universities for NYSC

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by national president Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, has expressed support for the Nigerian government's initiative to verify the authenticity of academic qualifications from certain universities in the Republic of Niger. This verification is crucial for determining the eligibility of graduates for mobilization into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

Afeez emphasized the need for justice, fairness, quality assurance, and accountability in addressing the non-mobilization of some graduates. He urged Nigerian authorities to follow established verification procedures and consult the list of institutions recognized by relevant quality assurance authorities in Niger.

NANS also advised students and institution proprietors to seek clarification on their recognition status. The association cautioned against implicating Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, without credible evidence.

NANS reaffirmed its commitment to defending students' rights and called for timely information from Nigerian and Nigerien authorities.