Olushola Oladoja has announced his intention to run for the position of National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the upcoming 2025 election.

In a statement personally signed by Oladoja, titled “Unveiling NANS Fortune 2025,” he explained that his decision to enter the race is driven by the need for constructive activism and engagement to bring about reforms in Nigeria’s higher education sector. He emphasized that collaboration would be a key strategy in achieving structural changes across tertiary institutions in the country.

“Team Ladoja considers engagement and collaboration as a strategic tool for achieving structural changes across tertiary institutions in Nigeria,” Oladoja stated. He further emphasized that his candidacy represents a commitment to moving beyond mere rhetoric about improving higher education to the actual implementation of reforms.

 With the campaign slogan “NANS FORTUNE 2025,” Oladoja outlined his vision for the role, aiming to drive continuous assessments of infrastructure quality and educational delivery across Nigeria’s higher institutions. He stressed that educational change requires both a “demand and supply” chain, where all citizens, as part of the government, play a role in determining the efficacy of educational systems.

“Educational change involves a ‘demand and supply’ chain—a loop that connects all citizens as partners in progress. If higher education fails in Nigeria because a constituted government authority manages it, ALL citizens fail,” he noted.

A major aspect of his platform will be representing Nigerian students’ interests and promoting the inclusion of young people in educational leadership and social development. Oladoja aims to amplify the voices and needs of students in education governance, fostering reforms that will benefit Nigerian youth and the broader education system.

Having previously represented the interests of Nigerian students, Oladoja expressed that his candidacy is an opportunity to further consolidate efforts to influence educational reforms and improve the quality of tertiary education in Nigeria. He remains committed to the values of good governance and sustainable change in education.

“I am optimistic and committed to the creed and values of good governance as we aim to pursue the greater good and progress for Nigerian students, our tertiary institutions, and our beloved country. I look forward to all your support to ensure that we achieve gains that will transform our tertiary education and facilitate sustainable change for education in Nigeria,” the statement concluded.