The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has fixed Friday, December 18, 2026, for its forthcoming Southwest Leadership Summit and Empowerment Programme in Ogun State.

The summit, themed “Renewing Hope Through Responsible Leadership,” is expected to bring together student union presidents, student association executives, campus leaders and other stakeholders from across the six states of the Southwest.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on October 28, 2026, by the leadership of NANS Southwest Zone D.

According to the association, the summit is designed to strengthen student representation, promote responsible leadership and inspire purposeful service within the student movement.

It will also provide opportunities for leadership development, networking and discussions on issues affecting student leadership and the advancement of Nigerian students across the region.

Beyond leadership development, the programme will feature an empowerment component aimed at encouraging personal growth, strengthening leadership capacity and exploring opportunities for students' development and self-reliance.

NANS Southwest called on student union presidents, executives of student associations, campus leaders and representatives of tertiary institutions across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states to take note of the programme and prepare to participate.

The association also appealed to government representatives, educational administrators, corporate organisations and development partners to support the initiative.

It maintained that the future of the student movement depended on leaders who demonstrate integrity, accountability, competence and commitment to service rather than merely occupying leadership positions.

The leadership expressed confidence that the summit would strengthen unity, build strategic partnerships and promote a more progressive student community across the Southwest.

The statement was signed by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah (BILLIONCODES), Coordinator, NANS Southwest Zone D; Comrade Ojetola Babatunde Y. (TOYYEM), General Secretary; and Comrade Olugbemi T. Timothy (CELEBRITY SURVEYOR), Public Relations Officer.

The association urged students and comrades to support the initiative and contribute to building a student movement anchored on unity, service and accountability.