The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone XI, Bassey Samuel Ewah, has reaffirmed the importance of protecting students’ fundamental rights while encouraging student leaders to embrace responsible activism, shun violence and promote peaceful coexistence.
AIG Ewah gave the assurance during an engagement with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, including the Chairman of NANS Joint Campus Council (JCC), Osun Axis, Comrade Kehinde Ayokunle Temiloluwa, popularly known as Kaywhytee.
The meeting provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue on students’ welfare, fundamental human rights, security, peaceful activism and the need to strengthen cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the student community.
The engagement was facilitated by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Zone XI, SP Ojedele, whose support and presence throughout the meeting were commended by the student leadership.
In a statement issued on Friday, October 23, 2026, NANS JCC Osun Axis expressed appreciation to AIG Ewah and the leadership of Zone XI for their warm reception and willingness to engage with student representatives on issues affecting students across Osun State and beyond.
The association described the engagement as a significant step towards building mutual trust, fostering understanding and establishing a stronger working relationship between the police and students.
NANS JCC Osun Axis particularly commended SP Ojedele for facilitating the meeting and accompanying the student delegation, noting that his commitment and cooperation helped create an avenue for meaningful discussions on students’ concerns and the importance of peaceful engagement.
The association stressed that effective communication and mutual understanding remain essential to resolving concerns involving students and security agencies, adding that sustained dialogue would help create a safer and more supportive environment for the student community.
The NANS JCC Osun leadership reiterated its commitment to students’ welfare, responsible advocacy, peaceful coexistence and constructive partnerships with relevant authorities in pursuit of the interests of Nigerian students.
The statement was jointly signed by Comrade Kehinde Ayokunle Temiloluwa (Kaywhytee), Chairman; Comrade Odewale Favour (Oladex), General Secretary; and Comrade Adediran Okikijesu (Okiki), Public Relations Officer.
The association expressed optimism that the engagement would strengthen police–student relations and promote a culture of dialogue, mutual respect and cooperation between both parties.
It concluded with a renewed call for a stronger partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the student community in advancing students’ welfare, security and peaceful coexistence.