The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Ogun State Government and the State House of Assembly for enacting the Ogun State Education and Skills Trust Fund Law.

The students’ body said the legislation would provide a more sustainable funding framework for education and skills development in the state, with potential benefits for students and young people.

In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman, NANS described the law as a significant step towards strengthening the education sector and equipping young Nigerians with practical, employable skills.

The legislation, earlier signed into law by Governor Dapo Abiodun, is expected to support critical areas, including school infrastructure, bursaries, teacher development, maintenance of educational facilities and vocational training.

It will also provide support for the modernisation of Ogun State’s traditional apprenticeship system.

NANS noted that the inclusion of formal education and vocational development in the law could help expand opportunities for self-reliance and improve the prospects of young people in a changing economy.

The association also commended the Ogun State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, for its role in advancing the bill through the legislative process.

However, NANS urged the state government to ensure the effective and transparent implementation of the law, stressing the need for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to benefit directly from the initiative.

The association called for collaboration among the government, private sector, educational institutions and development partners to ensure that the objectives of the trust fund translate into measurable improvements in the education sector.

NANS reaffirmed its commitment to engaging relevant stakeholders in promoting policies and programmes that advance the welfare, education and future prospects of Nigerian students.