NANS proposes ₦200 annual dues as condition for NYSC mobilisation

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has proposed a new annual membership levy of ₦200 per student. NANS National President Akinteye Babatunde indicated that the association is working with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to potentially make proof of payment a requirement for students seeking mobilisation for the NYSC scheme.

Babatunde explained that the move aims to establish a more reliable and independent funding source. The association intends to collect dues directly from students via a new platform, rather than relying on student union governments or institutional authorities. He noted that NANS has faced significant financial challenges, alleging that between 80 and 90 per cent of student union governments no longer control their dues due to institutional interference.

The president emphasized that the ₦200 annual fee is intended to be low enough to avoid placing a significant financial burden on students while providing the necessary resources for NANS to operate across its zonal and state structures and respond to student-related emergencies.