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27/08/2026
NANS JCC Holds 14th Senate Sitting, Press Conference in Cross River
By Umoh Samuel & Uduak Ita
The Leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Council (NANS JCC), Cross River State Axis, led by its Chairman, Comrade Victor Asuquo, has held its 14th Senate Sitting and Press Conference at the Faculty of Engineering Conference Hall, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS).
The sitting, held as part of activities marking the Cross River Campus Assembly, brought together Students’ Union Government (SUG) Presidents from various tertiary institutions across the state, alongside student leaders and other stakeholders.
The event commenced with reports from NANS and SUG Presidents on developments and challenges affecting students in their respective institutions.
The NANS ASG, South South Zone B, Emmanuel Otu, briefed the Senate on the recent drug rally and interventions concerning the harassment of students by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The SUG President of the University of Calabar, Comrade Vordina Francis, highlighted some of the achievements of the Vice Chancellor and ongoing partnership with China. He also raised concerns about students’ commitment to academic activities, noting that lecture attendance is often low while attendance increases during examinations and assessments.
Speaking on the challenges confronting students of the Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu, Comrade God’swill Solomon appealed for the provision of a functional school bus. He explained that the institution currently has only one bus, which is not in good condition.
Chairman of NANS JCC Cross River State, Comrade Victor Asuquo, raised concerns about student hostels across tertiary institutions, emphasizing the need for improved accommodation and welfare facilities.
A former Coordinator of NANS Zone B, South-South, Comrade Michael Iwara, charged the NANS JCC Chairman to do more in advancing the interests of students. He also recalled previous engagements with the state government on the provision of a NANS bus to reduce transportation difficulties and costs associated with student advocacy across the state.
Comrade David Abua also raised concerns over the payment of dues by students to NANS JCC, stressing the importance of students’ financial participation in sustaining the council’s activities.
Following extensive deliberations, the Senate considered several issues affecting students across the state, including government interventions, transportation, student welfare, accommodation, academic responsibility and engagement between student leaders and government.
The NANS JCC leadership commended the Cross River State Government for its interventions in the education sector, particularly the approval and payment of student bursaries.
“NANS JCC appreciates the effort of the Cross River State Government in supporting students through various interventions, particularly the provision of student bursaries, the approval of payment of student bursaries by the Governor and other educational support programs.”
The Senate also commended the state government for providing palliatives to students and for its role in resolving the ASUU strike, alongside interventions involving other relevant student associations in the state.
“The Senate commends the Cross River State Government, especially the Governor for the provision of the palliatives to students and the resolution of the ASUU strike and of other relevant student associations in the states.”
The council, however, called for broader and more inclusive engagement between the state government and student bodies. It advocated a framework that would accommodate NANS, NAPS and other relevant student associations, creating a more effective platform for addressing students’ concerns.
The Senate appealed to the Cross River State Government to provide an official operational vehicle for NANS JCC, citing the geographical spread of tertiary institutions across the state and the council’s responsibilities to students.
“Considering the geographical spread of tertiary institutions across Cross River State and the extensive responsibilities of NANS JCC, the Senate appeals to the Cross River State Government to provide an official operational vehicle for NANS JCC Cross River State.”
The council said the provision of the vehicle would strengthen its ability to undertake campus engagements, welfare interventions and emergency student representation across the state.
“Such a vehicle will significantly improve the ability to undertake campus engagements, welfare interventions, emergency student representation and other activities that demand mobility across the state.”
The Senate also expressed concern over the exclusion of the College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu, from the recent distribution of coaster buses to colleges of nursing in the state.
The council called for a review of the matter, stressing that student transportation interventions should be guided by fairness and inclusiveness.
“NANS expresses concern over the exclusion of the College of Nursing Science, Obudu from the recent distribution of coaster buses to colleges of nursing in the state and calls for review of the matter. NANS believes that student transportation intervention should be guided by fairness and inclusiveness and the need to address mobility challenges for students across all categories of student institutions.”
The leadership further called for improved student accommodation, urging relevant authorities to renovate and expand existing facilities to provide students with safe, hygienic and functional housing.
The NANS JCC leadership also reminded students that advocacy for improved welfare must be matched by academic responsibility. Students were urged to attend lectures regularly, respect institutional rules and remain committed to their academic pursuits.
The council emphasized that sustainable improvement in students’ academic experience and welfare requires collaboration among the state government, tertiary institutions, student leaders and the students themselves.
The leadership also commended the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State, Prof. Fransica Bassey, for what it described as inclusive engagement with students and encouraged the university management to sustain its cooperation with student bodies.
Reaffirming its commitment to student welfare, the NANS JCC leadership pledged to continue pursuing responsible advocacy and partnerships focused on improving students’ academic experience, welfare, mobility and participation in governance.
The council called on the Cross River State Government, tertiary institutions and student leaders to work together towards building a more inclusive and responsive student community.
Comrade Victor Asuquo signed and issue the official statement of the 14th NANS JCC Senate Sitting along side SUG Presidents of other institutions, while the leadership will continue engagements on the resolutions reached during the meeting.
𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝:
COMR. FASORANTI TIMILEHIM FRANCIS
EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT,
NUCJ-UCC
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