By IndyPress News Desk
The President of the National Association of Nigeria Students, Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez has announced Monday, June 1, 2026 for solidarity and advocacy movement regarding the continued hostage situation of abducted students and teachers in Orire Local Government Area, Oyo State.
This development was disclosed in an official release from the office of the NANS National President on Friday, May 29, 2026, circulated through the president’s official Facebook page.
“As the President and Commander-in-Chief of NANS, I write at this critical and defining juncture to invite all NANS structures, sister unions, stakeholders, and leaders to a solidarity movement in Oyo State,” Mr. Akinteye said.
He explained that the solidarity movement is premised on the continuous hostage situation involving our students and teachers following the gruesome and inhumane attack in Orire Local Government Area.
“It has been three weeks since this cruel and callous act was perpetrated, and it is appalling that till this day, the abducted students and teachers are yet to be rescued.”
“At this critical crossroads, silence is no longer golden; we must act decisively and forthwith.”
According to him, solidarity and advocacy movements include visits to the affected schools: Community High School/Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.
It also plans to visit the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, and the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oyo State while a walk against insecurity will be held in Oyo State capital, Ibadan.
He further urged NANS stakeholders, student leaders, activists, and “well-meaning Nigerians” to participate in the advocacy movement.
“All NANS structures, stakeholders, student leaders, activists, and well-meaning Nigerians are hereby called upon to join this noble cause as we collectively demand urgent action, justice, and the safe rescue of the abducted students and teachers.” he added.
