The President, National Association of Osun State Students (NAOSS), Comrade Yusuf Agboola, has charged students in the state to get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs),to be able to perform their franchise in the coming gubernatorial election in the state.
He called on students to massively participate in the July 16 governorship election in the state and the general elections in 2023.
The union leader said students fall in the youth category that represent the highest percentage of the society, hence, there is a need for them to let their impact be felt.
According to him, The voter’s card is essential for all students in a bid to choose the leadership that will represent their interest and elevate the standards of education to the desirable heights.
Comrade Agboola made these remarks at the 2022 NAOSS anniversary, Adeyemi University Chapter, Ondo state.
He assured the students of the readiness to champion all possible courses to fight for the yearning and aspirations of students, noting that education should be free.
While appreciating the state government for its efforts in making life better for Osun students, he said Governor Oyetola has approved the payment of Bursary for students of the state.
In his words, “The education in Osun State is getting better on a daily basis, but much still needs to be done to get to the desired feet.
“It is through our vote that we can speak because vote count and not agitation, so it is high time we elect the leader we want most especially as the state gubernatorial election is approaching as well as the general election in 2023.”