President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended palliative support to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The distribution of rice, organized by the Special Adviser on Students Engagement, Asefon Sunday, took place in Abuja.
Asefon emphasized that the initiative reflects the President’s commitment to supporting students and their communities. He noted a similar gesture in December 2024, when student leaders received palliatives during the festive season.
“Today, SUG Presidents across the Federation will receive rice from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a leader who values students not just as tomorrow’s leaders but as leaders of today,” Asefon stated.
The rice, initially intended for December 2024 distribution, was delayed and arrived in Abuja on December 28. To ensure proper allocation, representatives were invited to Abuja, with two SUG Presidents from each zone overseeing the process.
“This is unprecedented. For the first time in this country, a sitting President is directly reaching out to student leaders during the festive season,” Asefon remarked.
He further assured students of more benefits under the Presidential initiative in 2024, urging them to reflect, engage with the government, and express their views actively. According to Asefon, the administration’s impact is now being felt nationwide among students.
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