The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Zone A, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement came on Thursday after student leaders and representatives of various student unions held a solidarity walk in Katsina State in support of Tinubu’s re-election and Radda’s bid for a second term.
According to a statement issued by the Katsina State Government, the students presented letters of endorsement to Governor Radda for his re-election and to President Tinubu for continuity in 2027.
Receiving the students at Government House, Katsina, Radda thanked them for the support and said the endorsement reflected their confidence in the efforts of the Federal and Katsina State Governments to improve education and expand opportunities for young people.
“First of all, I would like to appreciate you for this solidarity walk in support of the candidature of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for President in 2027, as well as my re-election as Governor of Katsina State,” Radda said.
Radda Calls Tinubu a Student-Friendly President
The governor described Tinubu as a student-friendly president, saying the Federal Government had created opportunities for students, particularly those from less-privileged backgrounds, to access higher education.
“We are grateful to him. He is a student-friendly President who gives opportunities to the less privileged to attend institutions of higher learning. This effort alone is enough to earn the support of Nigerian students,” he said.
Radda also restated his administration’s commitment to education and student welfare, noting that his personal background as a product of public schools had influenced his approach to the sector.
“I have never attended a private school. I attended public schools from primary school in Radda up to where I am today. I am a product of public education, and I will continue to do everything humanly possible to support students to have opportunities to become what they aspire to be,” he stated.
The governor urged students to remain united, support one another and contribute to the development of their communities after completing their studies.
He also appealed to them to support government efforts to address insecurity in the state.
“All I am asking you to do is to support one another, love one another and support government efforts to address the insecurity affecting our people. We really need your support and your prayers,” Governor Radda said.
Radda encouraged the students to support younger people after graduation by helping them access opportunities and improve their future prospects.
“After you finish your studies, look back and see how you can help lift the younger generation towards greater prosperity,” he added.
The governor assured the students that his administration would continue to introduce programmes and projects aimed at improving education, youth development and opportunities for residents of Katsina State.
“As long as I remain Governor of the state, I will continue to do my part. I will continue to bring programmes and projects that will help the people of Katsina State,” he said.
NANS Cites Education Policies in Katsina
Earlier, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Matters, Muhammad Nuhu Nagaske, commended NANS Zone A and other student unions for organising the solidarity walk.
Nagaske said the event brought together students from different institutions to network, learn, innovate and promote unity.
He also thanked the governor for supporting students through programmes focused on education, skills development and student welfare.
The Secretary of NANS, North-West Zone, Lawal Isah, said the student community had gathered to formally express support for Tinubu and Radda ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to Isah, students in Katsina had benefited from the Radda administration’s education-focused policies, including bursary allowances, scholarships, school infrastructure, equipment and learning facilities.
“The Katsina student community is among the major beneficiaries of your positive educational policies. We have benefited from increased bursary allowances, scholarships, construction of smart schools, provision of equipment and laboratory facilities, as well as improved security around our institutions,” Lawal said.
He presented the letters of endorsement and also delivered a letter of appreciation to the Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Matters.
Lawal described Radda as a student-friendly governor and pledged the continued support of the student community for initiatives focused on education, youth development and economic opportunities.
The solidarity walk and rally brought together student leaders and representatives of student associations and institutions across Katsina State.
The event was attended by the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor, Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji; members of the Katsina State Executive Council and other senior government officials.
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