By Suleiman Ibrahim.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his palliative support program to include Student Union Government (SUG) presidents across Nigeria.
Special Adviser on Students Engagement to the President, Asefon Sunday, made the announcement on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, while distributing rice to undergraduate students in Abuja.
Asefon explained that this gesture is part of President Tinubu’s commitment to supporting students and the broader community. He further revealed that SUG presidents nationwide will soon receive their share of rice, confirming that the food items have already arrived in Abuja.
“Today, the SUG Presidents across the Federation, by God’s grace, will also receive their rice from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Asefon stated. “He understands the importance of students as not only the leaders of tomorrow but also of today.”
He acknowledged a slight delay in the rice delivery, stating, “The rice arrived in Abuja very late, around December 28th last year. So, this year, we thought it wise to ask them to come to Abuja so that we could personally hand over the rice to them. We selected two SUG Presidents from each zone to represent them and manage the distribution of the palliative.”
Asefon emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating, “It has never happened in the history of this country that the President will reach out to stakeholders and student leaders, particularly SUG Presidents, in December. This is the first time it’s happening.”
This move aligns with Asefon’s previous promise in 2024 to ensure students benefit more from President Tinubu’s initiatives. He remarked, “This will be a time for Nigerian youth and students to reflect and express their thoughts while engaging with the government. The students and youth of this country are now feeling the presence of the government and experiencing its impact.”
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