National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has explained reasons behind the review and adoption of its constitution, 40 years after its formation.

The President of the Senate of NANS, Chuks Okafor, said the constitution review became necessary in view of growing insecurity and threats exposing the fragility of the Nigerian state and to give financial autonomy to members.

Okafor, in a statement in Awka yesterday, said that the constitution was unanimously adopted during its 66th Senate meeting by members, to meet up with the realities of the present time during the national convention.

He said: “We must acknowledge that the situation in Nigeria demands a quick review of the constitution, to help protect Nigerian students.”

“NANS reviewed and adopted its constitution; delineating it according to geo-political zones. It is a giant stride to move the association forward.”

Affirming that the Port Harcourt 2021 declaration under his leadership has come to stay, the NANS Senate President gave Justice, Peace and Academic Excellence as the motto and objectives of the association.

He listed items in the adopted constitution to include the financial independence of students at home and abroad and promoting and encouraging socio-cultural and intellectual interests of members.

“Others include to act as the representative of members at any given circumstances, to maintain good relationship with the Nigerian universities and to be the recognised liaison between members and the university authorities.

“To promote and protect the educational interests and welfare of students, to protect/secure the fundamental rights and privileges of members, mostly students and to promote/protect the good name of NANS (Senate), at all times,” Okafor added.

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