The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-D) has constituted an electoral committee to conduct elections for its various leadership positions.
This follows the end of the tenure of the President of NANS-D, Comrade Juwon Fayomi, which terminates at the end of March 2025.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Chairman of the electoral committee, Comrade Chibuike Divine, said the committee members have been saddled with the responsibility of conducting a free and fair election.
The statement read, “The leadership of NANS-D has been dissolved, and the electoral committee inaugurated on February 26, 2025. This is in accordance with the association’s Constitutional Act to usher in a new administration after one term in line with the zoning order.
“The electoral committee members headed by the Chairman, Comrade Chibuike Divine (Turkey), have been saddled with the responsibility of conducting a free and fair election that will collectively depict the unanimous choice of Nigerians in Diaspora through their chapter delegates.
“The tenure of the current President, Comrade Juwon Fayomi, will end in March 2025. Therefore, the need for progressive and capable leadership is paramount. It demands the prospective development of solutions to the rising issue affecting Nigerian students in the Diaspora.”
The electoral committee has Comrade Vincent Ibeanusi, from the Philippines, as Secretary. Other members are Comrade Gabriel Tom (South Africa); Comrade Abubakar Mohammed (Niger Republic); Comrade Samuel Olayeri (UK); and Comrade Ibioribo Tamunosiki (China).
The electoral appeal committee’s members include Asst. Prof Evidence Ahkayere (Chairman), Comrade Prince Ogah John (Secretary), Comrade Collins Albert (member), and Comrade Abubakar Albert Razak (member).
