Governor Adeleke Tasks NANS South-West Leadership on National Development and Gender Inclusion

Governor Ademola Adeleke charges the new NANS Zone D leadership to prioritize national service, gender inclusion, and integrity during their inauguration in Osun.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 8:09 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from PUNCH Newspapers.

A Call to Immediate Leadership

During the inauguration of the new NANS Zone D executives at the Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Governor Ademola Adeleke urged student representatives to embrace their roles as current, rather than future, leaders. Represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Abiodun Ojo, the governor stressed that the journey toward meaningful national impact begins during their academic careers. He encouraged the student body to align with initiatives that foster both personal growth and broader societal advancement, reinforcing the idea that student unionism is a vital laboratory for democratic governance.

Promoting Gender Balance and Integrity

A significant portion of the Governor’s address focused on the internal structure of student leadership. Adeleke advocated for a more inclusive environment that actively integrates female students into high-level decision-making processes. Furthermore, he issued a stern warning against the influence of financial inducements, urging the new leadership to maintain their focus on advocacy and service. By resisting corruption early in their careers, the governor noted, these students would be better equipped to handle the complexities of national politics and professional life without compromising their ethical foundations.

Shifting from Confrontation to Construction

Echoing the governor’s sentiments, Mr. Abayomi Adegoke, Chairman of the Governing Council of the host institution, challenged the executives to adopt a new philosophy of engagement. He implored the leaders to move away from traditionally confrontational approaches and instead pursue "constructive engagement" with the government. Adegoke argued that advocacy driven by facts, dialogue, and solution-oriented proposals is far more effective than silence or directionless agitation. He highlighted that tertiary institutions must allow unionism to thrive as a necessary grooming ground for the country’s next generation of credible leaders.