Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, a student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, has been elected as the new President of the National Association of Nigerian Students at the association's 2026 national convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, on Monday.

Akinteye, a former NANS Senate President, secured 349 votes to defeat four other candidates in what participants described as one of the most peaceful conventions in the history of the student body. His closest rival, Aminu Haruna Maipanpo of Federal University Oye Ekiti, polled 12 votes, while Olumide Odumosu Josiah of Olabisi Onabanjo University garnered 10 votes. Also in the race were Awoyinpa Opeoluwa Elijah of Federal University of Technology, Akure, and Opaleye Samuel Oladutun of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

The convention was conducted under heavy security, with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services deployed throughout the exercise. No violence or disruption was recorded.

Shortly after the announcement, expressing gratitude to delegates, Akinteye noted that the process reflected the unity of Nigerian students. "The leadership of NANS has conducted our election successfully, and the new leadership has emerged. I thank all the delegates for electing me, a student of OAUSTECH, as the new president of NANS," he stated.

On the conduct of the convention, the new president disclosed that all five contestants had accepted the result without dispute. "In the history of NANS, this is one of the best conventions we have witnessed. There was no crisis, no gunshot, no fight. All the contestants against me have congratulated me already. This shows that NANS is united, and we will continue to work together to keep the association as one," he added.

Akinteye assured students that his administration would build on the gains of the outgoing leadership. "Our activities will soon be felt across campuses and the country will know that NANS is active and committed to students' welfare," he noted.

Outgoing president Olushola Oladoja, whose tenure ended with the convention, revealed his confidence in the incoming leadership. "I thank God Almighty for allowing me to conduct a free and fair election in the history of NANS. I am happy that the person who emerged is someone I strongly believe in and trust in terms of capacity," he remarked, adding: "I wish him well and I pray God grants him wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and strength to lead NANS successfully."

Chairman of the Independent Convention Planning Committee, Omotayo Oladele Samuel, disclosed during the Sunday night accreditation exercise at Kapital Club, Asokoro, that 300 delegates drawn from Student Union Government presidents, Senate presidents, and student leaders across tertiary institutions participated in the convention.