The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has come to the defense of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, encouraging him to disregard criticism and continue his humanitarian efforts.
In a strongly worded statement issued by NANS Senate President Usman Adamu Nagwza, the student body characterized recent criticism against the younger Tinubu as “unprovoked vilification and media blackmail” orchestrated by “political jobbers and clout-chasers.”
“You cannot rewrite the truth with propaganda, nor can you derail a destiny anchored in service and goodwill,” Nagwza stated. “Mr. Seyi Tinubu has immortalized his name while still living and has done so while shaping destinies, uplifting lives, and creating legacies that will outlive transient controversies.”
The NANS statement expressed dismay at what it described as cynical disparagement of Tinubu’s philanthropic work, arguing that his contributions to youth development and nation-building deserve recognition rather than criticism.
“It defies logic that Mr. Seyi Tinubu, whose mere status could have entitled him to the trappings of privilege and aloofness, has instead consciously chosen the path of accessibility, humility, and philanthropic investment in the lives of ordinary Nigerians,” the statement continued.
According to Nagwza, Tinubu has opted not to “recline in the ceremonial glory of the presidency’s corridors” but instead has “stooped to serve, lifted others, and become a beacon of hope for thousands of young people.”
The student body’s statement concluded with a message of gratitude on behalf of Nigerian students nationwide: “On behalf of millions of Nigerian students across the federation, we say: thank you for being a light in a generation that desperately needs it. Continue your good works, for history shall be kind to you.”
While the NANS statement did not specify the nature of the criticism directed at Seyi Tinubu, it characterized such attacks as “intellectually dishonest” and driven by “misinformation and mischief-making.”
The public endorsement comes at a time when increased scrutiny has been directed toward family members of political figures in Nigeria, particularly those connected to the presidency.
