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Hon. Comr. Sunday Asefon, The Senior Special Assistant To The President on Students Engagement
Inauguration of The Organizing committee of the All Nigeria Tertiary Institutions Dean of Students Affairs Conference 2024.

Speech By : Hon comr Asefon Sunday.

The role of Deans of Students Affairs is absolutely critical to the success of our tertiary institutions. An renewed hope admiration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR with unprecedented commitment to education development focusing every effort to achieve uninterrupted academic calendar where 4years course will be 4years likewise 5years will be 5years in our tertiary Institutions, Dean of Student affairs are the frontline for student welfare, providing vital support and guidance that shapes the student experience on campus.

Aside being the intermidiary between the student and management authority, effective management of student affairs remains critical to the success of the goal, they foster a positive learning environment for the students, address student concerns and also play a crucial role in character development.

This conference shall presents opportunity for Deans of Students Affairs from across Nigeria to come together and share best practices, discuss challenges and collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance effective management of student affairs.To the esteemed members of the planning committee,

The weight of this conference rests on your shoulders. I have absolute confidence in your abilities,
dedication, expertise, and your collaborative spirit will be crucial to ensuring a successful and impactful event.

Here are some key areas I encourage you to focus on, when planning the conference:

Content: Ensure that the agenda addresses the most pressing issues faced by Deans of Students Affairs today. Consider to includ workshops, guest speakers, and panel discussions on topics like mental health support, career guidance, student activism management, independent student unionism and fostering inclusion.

Networking: Facilitate ample opportunities for Deans to connect and share experiences. This will create a network of support and collaboration that transcends the conference itself.

Outcomes: Let’s work for concrete outcomes from this conference. This could be the formation of a National Committee of Deans of Students Affairs, the development of best practice guidelines, or the establishment of collaborative programs between institutions.

I urge you all to approach this task with your strength and commitment.

“The success of this conference will have a lasting impact on the student experience across all Nigerian tertiary institutions

The Presidency is fully committed to supporting this initiative. We are available to offer any assistance you may require,” Asefon said.