The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zone D has issued an internal directive to its executive members, directors, committee heads, and appointed officers. The directive, signed by Coordinator Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, cautions against releasing unauthorised public statements or press releases using the association's name without proper clearance. This move aims to maintain organisational discipline and ensure accurate representation of students' interests.
According to the statement, NANS Southwest operates as a collective institution, and no individual officer can unilaterally present personal views as the official stance of the zonal body. While officers are encouraged to remain proactive in addressing issues affecting Nigerian students, all public interventions must follow established internal protocols. This requirement applies particularly to sensitive matters involving government bodies, tertiary institution managements, security agencies, public ultimatums, protests, or mass actions.
The zonal coordinator warned that unauthorised communications risk creating unnecessary institutional conflicts, misrepresenting the collective interests of students in the region, and undermining the organisation's credibility. He emphasised that any statement intended to carry the name, authority, or official position of NANS Southwest Zone D must receive clearance from the Office of the Coordinator or be issued pursuant to a collective decision of the zonal leadership.
The leadership clarified that directors and designated officers may still issue operational updates relating strictly to their assigned portfolios. However, such messages must not be presented as the overarching stance of the entire zone without an explicit mandate. This directive aims to ensure that all public statements accurately represent the collective interests of students across the Southwest.
Reassuring members that the order was not meant to stifle initiative, Comrade Adeyemo stressed that the policy is essential to maintaining organisational discipline, ensuring accurate representation, and protecting the broader interests of students. He urged all officers to ensure strict compliance going forward, emphasising that this directive is necessary for the well-being of the organisation and its members.
The directive applies to all executive members, directors, committee heads, and appointed officers of NANS Southwest Zone D. The zonal leadership aims to prevent individual officers from committing the entire zone to a specific course of action without proper clearance. By doing so, the organisation can ensure that all public statements accurately represent the collective interests of its members.
The NANS Southwest Zone D leadership has reiterated its commitment to protecting the interests of students across the Southwest. The directive is a measure to ensure that all public statements and press releases are properly coordinated and accurately represent the organisation's stance. By maintaining organisational discipline, the zonal leadership aims to promote a unified voice for Nigerian students in the region.
Key points
- NANS Southwest Zone D issues directive to officers to obtain clearance before releasing public statements or press releases using the association's name.
- The directive aims to maintain organisational discipline, ensure accurate representation, and protect the broader interests of students across the Southwest.
- Una authorised communications risk creating institutional conflicts, misrepresenting students' interests, and undermining the organisation's credibility.
