Rukiyat Ogunwade, Author at Tribune Online

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, to ignore naysayers and remain focused on his commitment to serving humanity. In a statement signed by NANS Senate President Usman Adamu Nagwaza on Monday, the student body advised Seyi Tinubu not to be distracted by recent allegations against him regarding the NANS leadership crisis. The organisation described the NANS leadership issue as a domestic matter that has no connection or correlation with him. The statement reads: “The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) wishes to unequivocally express its dismay at the recent wave of unprovoked vilification and media blackmail targeted at Mr Seyi Tinubu, a man whose contributions to youth development, humanitarian advancement, and nation-building have been nothing short of laudable. “It is indeed a paradox of our time that in a society where those who selflessly commit their lives to service ought to be venerated, they are instead subjected to cynical disparagement. Life, as we know it, often thrives in contradiction, and it is profoundly regrettable that a man like Seyi Tinubu, who has consistently embodied humility, benevolence, and sacrifice, is being mischaracterised by individuals whose only stock-in-trade is misinformation and mischief-making. “It defies logic that Mr Seyi Tinubu, whose mere status could have entitled him to the trappings of privilege and aloofness, has instead consciously chosen the path of accessibility, humility, and philanthropic investment in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Rather than recline in the ceremonial glory of the presidency’s corridors, he has stooped to serve, lifted others, and become a beacon of hope for thousands of young people. “To now see such a man being castigated for acts of compassion is both shameful and intellectually dishonest. We are, therefore, compelled at the highest level of student leadership to set the record straight: the internal brouhaha involving Isah Abubakar and the leadership of NANS is a purely domestic affair within the organisation. It bears absolutely no correlation, linkage, or implication involving Mr Seyi Tinubu. Attempts to rope him into unrelated institutional politics are reckless, mischievous, and a desperate act of deflection by those who would rather destroy than build. “Mr Seyi Tinubu has, time and again, proven to be an altruist par excellence, a youth ambassador, a bridge-builder, and a consistent friend of the Nigerian student community and the Nigerian youth at large. His passion for empowerment, his commitment to creating opportunities, and his spirit of generosity are virtues that deserve applause, not condemnation. “We, therefore, enjoin Mr Seyi Tinubu to remain steadfast in his journey of service and not be distracted by the antics of political jobbers and professional clout-chasers whose objective is to deter him from his noble mission. The voices of mischief are always loud, but they are hollow, bereft of moral substance, and unworthy of dignified response. “To the naysayers, we say this: you cannot extinguish the brilliance of a man whose heart beats for the people. You cannot rewrite the truth with propaganda, nor can you derail a destiny anchored in service and goodwill. Mr Seyi Tinubu has immortalised his name while still living and has done so while shaping destinies, uplifting lives, and creating legacies that will outlive transient controversies. “On behalf of millions of Nigerian students across the federation, we say thank you for being a light in a generation that desperately needs it. Continue your good works, for history shall be kind to you.” ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE