The Oyo State government is set to revitalize the existing relationship with students in the state.
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke stated this on Monday in a meeting with leadership of various student bodies in Ibadan.
The Commissioner said the governor in his usual character, will not renege in his promises to students, adding that the Governor sees students as very important tools for the progress of this administration.
While appreciating the student leaders for being proactive, also applauded them for their readiness to consult with her office, Adegoke pledged to use her office to facilitate the demands by the students from the state government.
She also said the present government prioritises youth empowerment and social justice through meaningful inclusion in governance.
Some demands by the students to the state governor include: appointment of a Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Matters; approval for the distribution of student buses as promised by government and reactivation of students’ bursary scheme.
Also, the students requested for the approval and release of students’ palliative to cushion the effect of subsidy removal and improvement of school facilities including lighting up all school campuses.
Earlier at the meeting, the Vice President, National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Zone D, Comrade Adegoke Ridwan commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s giant strides on developmental projects in the state.
He equally pledged their unquestionable and continuous support for the governor.
The student bodies that visited the Commissioner were, the Federation of Oyo State Students Union, FOSSU; National Council, Federation Of Ibadan Students Union (FIBSU); Federation Of Ibarapa Students Association (FIBSA); Federation Of Ogbomoso Students Union (FOGSU); National Association Of Okeogun Students (NAOOS); and National Association of Oyo Students (NAOS).
Others include the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS); Oyo state JCC as well as various student union presidents in Oyo state.
