NAPS urges reforms in security and technical education
The National Association of Polytechnic Students has called for urgent reforms in national security and technical education. Eshiofune Oghayan, the president of NAPS, highlighted the challenges facing students, including insecurity and economic hardship. He emphasized the need for stronger protection of educational institutions and greater recognition of polytechnic education. The association also encouraged more youth participation in the democratic process.
What we know
- Eshiofune Oghayan described insecurity as a major threat to education and national development, citing the abduction of students at the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State.
- On the 9th of June, 2026, NAPS met with the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to discuss solutions for the safe rescue of abducted students.
- NAPS praised the rescue of schoolgirls in Kebbi State in November 2025 as evidence of effective security coordination.
- The association called for an end to discrimination against polytechnic graduates and urged the approval of the Bachelor of Technology degree framework.
- NAPS urged the government to stabilize energy prices, improve domestic refining, and provide economic relief for Nigerians, especially students and low-income families.
