The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), specifically its North-East zone, has expressed grave concerns about the diversion of constituency funds meant for educational projects in Nigerian higher institutions. During a recent press conference in Gombe, the NANS Zone E Coordinator, Muazu Hina, highlighted the lack of transparency and effectiveness in several projects supposedly aimed at benefiting students. This warning serves to confront the troubling trend where public office holders appear to misallocate funds under the guise of funding educational initiatives.

Hina emphasized that many of these projects lack proper consultation and suffer from minimal measurable impact on the student population. The association issued a stern warning to politicians, especially those in the House of Representatives, Senate, and State Houses of Assembly, urging them to refrain from exploiting educational institutions for personal advancement or financial gain. The concern is that these poorly executed or abandoned projects undermine the educational system and waste public resources.

The implications of NANS's warning extend beyond mere rhetoric, as it highlights the importance of accountability and transparency in governance. By bringing attention to these issues, NANS not only defends the rights of students but also calls for a reevaluation of how funds are allocated to educational projects. The rising scrutiny from student bodies like NANS may push for more oversight and better management of public funds that are critical to building a robust educational infrastructure in Nigeria.