NAPS Enugu Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit to Youth and Sports Commissioner, Reaffirms Commitment to Student Welfare

The newly elected executive members of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), Enugu State Chapter, have paid an official courtesy visit to the Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Rt. Hon. Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the association and the state government.

The visit, which took place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, provided an opportunity for the new NAPS leadership to formally introduce itself to the Ministry and discuss areas of mutual interest concerning the welfare, development and representation of polytechnic students across Enugu State.

NAPS Leadership Outlines Vision and Priorities

During the engagement, the newly elected executives presented their vision, priorities and agenda for their tenure, emphasizing their determination to promote the interests and welfare of students in polytechnic institutions across the state.

The leadership also formally notified the Commissioner of the forthcoming inauguration of the newly elected NAPS executives, describing the event as an important milestone that will mark the commencement of the administration's tenure.

According to the association, the new administration is committed to building a purposeful, responsible and service-driven leadership focused on meaningful representation and student-oriented programmes.

Association Commends Commissioner

The NAPS delegation also commended the Commissioner for what it described as his youth-focused initiatives and commitment to supporting students and young people in Enugu State.

The association expressed optimism that stronger engagement between NAPS and the Ministry would create opportunities for programmes and initiatives capable of positively impacting students across the state.

Commissioner Assures NAPS of Support

Responding, Rt. Hon. Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu warmly received the NAPS delegation and congratulated the newly elected executives on their peaceful and successful emergence.

The Commissioner assured the association of the Ministry's willingness to support and collaborate with NAPS on initiatives geared towards promoting student welfare, youth development and constructive engagement between students and government.

The engagement therefore signals a renewed effort to deepen institutional relationships between student leadership and relevant government authorities in Enugu State.

Commitment to Student Representation

The NAPS Enugu State leadership reiterated its commitment to representing the interests of polytechnic students, promoting student welfare, strengthening institutional relationships and fostering constructive partnerships with government institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

The association further disclosed that details concerning the forthcoming inauguration, programmes, initiatives and other official engagements would be communicated through its appropriate channels.

The visit marks an important early engagement for the newly elected NAPS Enugu leadership as it begins its tenure with a focus on partnership, representation and student development.