The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) congratulated Hon. Ayodele Olawanda on his recent appointment as Minister of State for the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and asked him to develop the untapped potential of young people all throughout the nation.
The student body claimed that his appointment coincided with a critical period for Nigerian youth.
The Association expressed satisfaction that young people, who will be the leaders of future, will be under the supervision of a young person in a statement signed by Ex-Officio NANS National, Comrade Obinta Juliet, and made accessible to journalists in Awka on Monday.
They stated that they were unsurprised by the choice of Hon. Olawanda as Minister of State for Youth Development.
According to Comrade Juliet, on behalf of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), we offer you our warmest and wholesome congratulations on your appointment as the Minister of State, Youth Development by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“We were not surprised about your appointment, because over the years you have distinguished yourself as a very positive, progressive and impactful youth leader.
” As a youth leader in the All Progressive Congress (APC), your track record has always been evergreen and indelible in the history of APC and the teeming Nigerian Youths.
“Honourable minister, we strongly believe that the future of the youths has come. And we are very glad in advance for your well thought out and realistic agenda for the good of the youths.
“We equally pray, that your administration will make tremendous impact on the Nigerian youth.
“With utmost humility and appreciation, the Nigeria students and youths appreciate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding our very own youthful leader worthy to serve under his cabinet as the youngest minister in this ministry, while also not forgetting the good effort of Mr Seyi Tinubu for acting as a bridge for the realisation of this goal.
“We believe in your sincere efforts to transform the ministry in the immediate and set standards that will subsequently be followed.
“Congratulations once again my dear leader and Honourable Minister,” the statement read.
