The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students
(NANS) has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion
of his 75th birthday, wishing him more active years on earth.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the National Public
Relations Officer (PRO) of the association, Comrade Okereafor Bestman
Opeyemi.
The association reiterated its commitment towards the anti-corruption
crusade of the president, and wished him sound health to fulfil his
promise to Nigerians.
The association, however, urged the president not to allow the NGO
Regulatory Bill, presently at the National Assembly to see the light of
the day, describing it as a “death sentence to Human Rights activism.”
“The national Secretariat of the apex students governing body, the
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) join millions of
Nigerians across the globe to congratulate and felicitate with our
beloved president as he celebrates 75 years on earth.
“The leadership of over 43.2 million Nigerian Students both home and
Diaspora sincerely wish his excellency long life and prosperity in sound
Health. Nigerian Students will continuously support Mr President with
our prayers as ever.
“NANS is however using this golden opportunity to call on the
presidency to put an end to the NGO REGULATORY BILL. we consider this
bill to be a death sentence on human rights activism which contradicts
the president’s campaign for open Government partnership.
“NANS is reiterating it’s total commitment and support to the anti
corruption crusade of president Buhari led federal government,” the
statement said.