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FMBN MD/CEO Osidi Named 2025 Most Transformative Public Sector Leader as NAPS Applauds Fresh Reforms

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By National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) October 2025 The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), the umbrella body representing over 28 million students across Nigeria’s polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of technology, has again commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Mr. Shehu Usman Osidi, describing him as “the most transformative public sector leader of the year.” This latest recognition follows what NAPS describes as “Year of accelerated reforms, bold restructuring, and visible impact on housing finance nationwide,” marking a new phase in the ongoing transformation of FMBN. According to NAPS, recent financial updates from the Bank show that FMBN under Mr. Osidi has continued to record positive financial performance, building on earlier surpluses of ₦11.6 billion in 2024 and ₦6.5 billion in Q1 2025. With improved liquidity and stronger internal controls, the Bank has reportedly expanded...

ALL-AFRICA STUDENTS UNION FLAGS WAVE HIGH AS OSISIOGU OSIKENYI ENYINNAYA SECURES RE-ELECTION

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**** In a landslide victory, Hon. Osisiogu Osikenyi Enyinnaya has been re-elected as President of the All-Africa Students Union (AASU) for a second term, solidifying his position as a stalwart leader in African student politics. The announcement, made by the AASU Electoral Commission, has sent waves of jubilation across the continent, with member organizations and students alike hailing the victory as a testament to Enyinnaya's exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the ideals of the union. As the front runner of Karu, Keffi, and Kokona Federal Constituency House of Representatives come 2027, Enyinnaya's re-election is a clear indication of the trust and confidence reposed in him by the AASU membership. His victory is seen as a mandate to continue championing the cause of African students, promoting unity, solidarity, and academic excellence across the continent. In a statement, AASU commended Enyinnaya's humility, statesmanship, and ability to bring people to...

NANS JCC Kogi State Commends Governor Ododo for “Agents of Change” Initiative on 2025 International Students Day

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Empower Students with thousands of Palliatives, Writing Materials, Fans, Cash as a lead to be Emulated. In a vibrant celebration of the 2025 International Students Day, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council (JCC) Kogi State used the occasion to laud Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo for a landmark programme that turned the theme “Empowering Students to Be Agents of Change” into tangible reality. The event, orchestrated by NANS JCC Kogi State Chairman, Comrade Ojo Samuel Adeoye, brought together more than a thousand students from twelve tertiary institutions across the state, each led by their Student Union Government (SUG) presidents, as well as representatives from secondary schools nationwide. The gathering, held at the Wisdom Event Hall in Lokoja, was a showcase of the governor’s commitment to youth empowerment and students upliftment. Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo FCA, the Executive Governor of Kogi State was represented by the Honorable Commissioner for You...

Hon. Bala Finidi Joins Gov. Ododo, Fmr Gov Bello, and APC Leaders in Kogi State to Welcome President Tinubu, APC National Chairman at Decamping Reception

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 Congratulates fmr Gov Idris Wada, Fmr Speaker KGHA Rt Alfa Imam, Former SDP Deputy Governorship Candidate Sam Abenemi, as they triumph to APC. In a bustling show of solidarity, the leading House of Assembly aspirant for Kogi State, Hon Ibrahim Shuaibu Ozoko popularly known as "Bala Finidi", stood shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Governor Usman Ododo and a host of APC stalwarts on Saturday to welcome the.  President of Federal Republic of Nigeria His Excellency, Sen. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu GCFR and the APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yitwada.  The President was ably represented by his Vice, Sen Kashim Shettima GCON, which was honored by immediate Past Governor of Kogi State His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello CON, Top Governmental functions, Political Stewarts and National Working Committee of APC Kogi State led by her chairman Hon Abdullahi Bello. The decamping reception, held at Muhammadu Buhari Square, marked the formal entry of several high‑profile figures into the All...

NANS ZONE C (NORTH CENTRAL) DISOWNS FALSE CLAIMS BY NANS ZONE A, DECLARES THEIR PLANNED PROTEST A DAYDREAM

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 ‎PRESS RELEASE ‎FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‎Date: October 18, 2025 ‎ ‎ ‎The attention of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone C Central North Central under the leadership of Comr. Hussaini Jamilu Ebbo, has been drawn to a misleading and politically motivated statement credited to one Ibrahim Bashir, who is the Secretary General of NANS Zone A, (North West) calling for the resignation of the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), H.E Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. ‎ ‎As the zone constitutionally responsible for all North Central States including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), NANS Zone C hereby states categorically that  ‎ ‎1. Zone "A" lacks the jurisdiction, authority, and capacity to interfere or make pronouncements on matters within our zone. The purported call for resignation and the planned protest are a daydream that can never see the light of day. ‎ ‎2. NANS is a well-structured and organized apex students’ body with clear demarcat...
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 Dr. Ibrahim Ismaila Mosimabale  Provost, Federal College of Education, Okene   Kogi State, Nigeria.   Congratulations on Your Well-Deserved Appointment as Provost. Dear Dr. Ibrahim Ismaila Mosimabale, On behalf of the leadership and entire student community under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone C, I write to heartily congratulate you on your recent appointment as the Provost of the Federal College of Education, Okene. Your appointment is a testament to your years of selfless service, academic excellence, administrative competence, and unwavering commitment to the development of the education sector in Nigeria. It is indeed a well-deserved recognition, and we are confident that your leadership will usher in a new era of progress, inclusivity, and innovation for the institution. As a zone that covers the North Central region, we are particularly proud to identify with your achievement, and we look forward to a produc...

Former Acting MSU Vice President Charges New Mopa Students Union Leaders

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On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at OgiTech Campus, Comr. Balogun Damilola Boluwatife — former Acting Vice President of the Mopa Students Union and now Special Assistant on Student Affairs to the NAPS Vice President (National Affairs) — handed over to the new executives of the 2025/2026 administration. In his farewell, he urged the new leaders to serve with vision, integrity, and purpose. He emphasized teamwork, accountability, inclusivity, and innovation as the pillars of effective leadership. Comr. Damilola congratulated the new team, including President Faje Samuel Theophilus and Vice President Francis Ayorinde John, while expressing gratitude to the MSU community for the privilege of serving. He concluded with optimism: “Together, you can build a brighter future for Mopa students. I pledge my support."