The South-West Zone D leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to use her influence to facilitate the swift release of abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State.
In a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan by the Zonal Coordinator, Kayode Adeyemo, the student body said the victims were taken during coordinated attacks on schools in Ahoro Esienle community, Oriire Local Government Area, leaving families and communities in distress.
NANS expressed concern over the continued captivity of the abductees, noting that the situation had created widespread fear and uncertainty among parents and residents. The group, however, acknowledged ongoing efforts by security agencies to rescue the victims.
The association referenced the recent attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School, and L.A. Primary School in Esiele, where several teachers and students were abducted.
Welcoming the First Lady’s scheduled visit to Ekiti State, NANS described it as a significant opportunity to draw attention to the plight of the victims and strengthen advocacy for their safe return.
The statement read in part: “We warmly welcome Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Ekiti State on her official working visit. Your presence in the South-West is both timely and significant, given your role as a mother of the nation and advocate for vulnerable groups.”
While appreciating the visit, the group stressed that the continued captivity of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers remains a pressing concern that requires urgent national attention.
NANS called on the First Lady to leverage her office to intensify public awareness and support efforts toward securing the release of the victims, as well as strengthening protection for schools nationwide.
It also urged the Federal Government to prioritize the safety of students, warning that no child should be forced to learn in fear or uncertainty.
The association further emphasized that the rising insecurity around educational institutions demands sustained intervention to safeguard the future of Nigerian students.
NANS Seeks First Lady’s Intervention in Oyo School Abductions
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