The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Gombe State University (GSU) Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Sani Ahmed Yauta, for incorporating students into various university committees.

National President of the association, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, expressed his commendation during a visit when he, along with his national executives, paid a courtesy call to Gombe State University (GSU) as part of his official tour of institutions in the North East.

He noted that such inclusion reflects recognition of students as critical stakeholders in the academic community both locally and internationally.
He emphasised that this gesture has elevated the university’s reputation and strengthened trust between management and students.

The NANS leadership equally applauded the university management for its transparency in handling the NELFUND students’ loan processes, describing this as a demonstration of accountability and prioritisation of students’ welfare.

The NANS president, alongside the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) president of GSU, presented a letter of commendation and an award of excellence to the Acting Vice-Chancellor for his inclusiveness, commitment to infrastructural development, academic excellence, and dedication to students’ welfare.
They also expressed gratitude to the Visitor to the University, Governor Inuwa Yahaya, and to the Chancellor of the University, the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, for their continued contributions to the institution’s growth.

During the visit, the delegation toured the university’s facilities. It commended the acting Vice Chancellor for his exemplary leadership, describing Gombe State University as one of the most beautiful and outstanding institutions in the North-East region.
Responding, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Yauta, thanked the NANS leadership for their visit, commendations, and show of solidarity.

He highlighted the concerns raised by the NANS president regarding hostels and the demand for the establishment of a Students’ Union Government (SUG) in the University.
Yauta assured them that management was determined to address all issues comprehensively.

He further noted that once a formal request is received, management will consider establishing an SUG in the university, stressing that students’ voices will continue to remain central in decision-making.