NANS Begins Nationwide Inspection Of Federal Road Projects, Commends Tinubu, Umahi
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commenced a nationwide inspection of federal road projects, with a focus on roads linking tertiary institutions across the country.
The exercise began with inspections of the Kaduna-Abuja and Kaduna-Kano roads, where the students’ body assessed the condition of the infrastructure and its impact on students and academic communities.
NANS President, Dist. Comr. Babatunde Afeez Akinteye, said the tour was designed to provide the association with firsthand information on the state of federal roads serving tertiary institutions and identify areas requiring government attention.
The exercise commenced in Kaduna State with an inspection of the ongoing Federal Government road construction along the Kaduna-Abuja Road, particularly the section passing through the Federal Co-operative College, Kaduna.
Akinteye noted that the road was a major access route used daily by students of the institution, making its condition important to their movement and general welfare.
The NANS delegation later proceeded to Kano State, where it inspected the Kaduna-Kano Road, including the section serving Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education.
According to NANS, the road was found to be in good condition, with improved infrastructure facilitating movement within and around the institution.
During the visit, the students’ body also engaged students of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education and members of the Students’ Union on political consciousness and infrastructural development.
Akinteye urged students to remain actively involved in policies and government projects affecting their welfare, stressing that decisions taken by government at different levels had direct implications for students.
He said the nationwide road tour would enable NANS to assess the quality of federal road projects, examine their impact on students and identify challenges that require intervention.
Students of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for the road project, saying the improved infrastructure had eased transportation and movement around the institution.
NANS also held discussions with the management of the college on issues concerning students’ welfare. Akinteye commended the Provost, Dr Kabiru Ahmed Gwarzo, for his commitment to the wellbeing of students.
The NANS president further acknowledged the Federal Government’s investments in road infrastructure, particularly projects connecting tertiary institutions, noting that students were among the major users of the nation’s road network due to their daily movement to and from campuses.
Akinteye said the inspection would continue in other parts of the country, covering federal road projects leading to tertiary institutions.
He added that the exercise would culminate in an official report containing NANS’ observations and recommendations on the condition of the roads, their impact on students and areas requiring further government attention.
The students’ body said it would continue to advocate policies and infrastructure projects aimed at improving students’ welfare and strengthening access to tertiary education.
