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Executive Council

Our Leadership

The democratically elected officials serving the 2026 NANS administration — national executives, zonal coordinators, and state JCC chairmen.

Current Administration

2026 NANS Executive Council

Past Administrations
National Executives 18 Zonal Coordinators 6 JCC State Chairmen 0
01 National Executives

National Executive Council

Elected officials serving at the national level of the association.

Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, GCNS
National President
National President 2026-2027

Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, GCNS

Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) University
Ondo State

Elected National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students in May 2026 after the national convention at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, polling 349 votes. The 2026 administration has focused on student welfare, NELFUND payment and refund advocacy, institutional accountability, digital student-support platforms, the ITF SIWES payment verification initiative, and NANSInnovate 2026.

Comrade Oladimeji Uthman

National Secretary General

Comrade Oladimeji Uthman

Lagos State University

University Lagos
2026-2027
Comrade Nanchang Peter Timloh

Vice President National

Comrade Nanchang Peter Timloh

Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi

Polytechnic Plateau
2026-2027
Comr. Tabitha Babayo

Vice President Inter-Campus

Comr. Tabitha Babayo

Gombe State University

University Gombe
2026-2027
Comr. Ernest Nkereuwem

Vice President Special Duties

Comr. Ernest Nkereuwem

University of Education and Entrepreneur…

University Cross River
2026-2027
Comr. Sadiq SK Zango

National Vice President (External Affairs)

Comr. Sadiq SK Zango

Abdullahi Fodio University of Science an…

University Kebbi
2026-2027
Comr. Idris Omeiza Asmawu

National Treasurer

Comr. Idris Omeiza Asmawu

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

University Nasarawa
2026-2027
Comrade Alao John Oluwadamilola

National Financial Secretary

Comrade Alao John Oluwadamilola

University of Ibadan

University Oyo
2026-2027
Comr. Usman Wali Garba

Assistant Secretary General

Comr. Usman Wali Garba

Yobe State University, Damaturu

University Yobe
2026-2027
Comr. Obidah David

Public Relations Officer

Comr. Obidah David

Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Sc…

College of Education Adamawa
2026-2027
Comr. Caleb King Ogabidu

Deputy Senate President

Comr. Caleb King Ogabidu

College of Education, Oju

College of Education Benue
2026-2027
Comr. Chinyelu Chinelo Okolie

National Senate Clerk

Comr. Chinyelu Chinelo Okolie

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba

Polytechnic Abia
2026-2027
Comr. Hamisu Almu

Ex-Officio I

Comr. Hamisu Almu

Federal University, Dutsin-Ma

University Katsina
2026-2027
Comr. Patience Nnyenime Okoroafor

National Ex-Officio II

Comr. Patience Nnyenime Okoroafor

University of Uyo

University Akwa Ibom
2026-2027
Comr. Levi Sam Okuru

National Director of Special Duties

Comr. Levi Sam Okuru

University of Port Harcourt

University Rivers
2026-2027
Comr. Abdulganiyyu Shehu Dalhatu

Director of Travel and Exchange

Comr. Abdulganiyyu Shehu Dalhatu

Bayero University, Kano

University Kano
2026-2027
Okoro Emmanuel Ubaka

Director of Action and Mobilization

Okoro Emmanuel Ubaka

Enugu State College of Education (Techni…

College of Education Enugu
2026-2027
Comr. Ojumoola Miracle Timileyin

Director of Sports

Comr. Ojumoola Miracle Timileyin

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

University Edo
2026-2027

Past Presidents

A legacy of leadership.

2025-2026

Olushola Oladoja

2023-2025

Lucky Emonefe

2022-2023

Usman Umar Barambu

2020-2022

Sunday Asefon

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