By Staff Reporter

A member of the Nasarawa State University Alumni Association Comrade Daniel Lawee Sunday has been unanimously elected National Stakeholders Chairman of the National Association of University Students, NAUS, for a two-year tenure.

His election was announced on Saturday at a historic Stakeholders’ Gathering held at the Tofana Hotel Conference Hall, Abuja.

The Council of Stakeholders said his emergence reflects confidence in his proven leadership, commitment to student development, and contributions to progressive student unionism in Nigeria.

A policy strategist and youth development advocate, Sunday is one of the pioneering architects of NAUS. He served as the association’s Pioneer Senate President, where he helped lay the institutional foundation on which NAUS operates today.

“As NAUS approaches its 12th anniversary, stakeholders acknowledge the sacrifices and foresight of its pioneer leaders whose commitment transformed the Association into one of Nigeria’s most influential university student organizations,” the council stated.

Sunday is a PhD student studying Public Policy Analysis at the Nasarawa State University Keffi. His student leadership began in the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, where he served as National Secretary, NANS Zone C, between 2010 and 2011.

He has also held several key roles, including: Convention Chairman, NAUS Abeokuta Convention; Chairman, Convention Planning Committee, Abuja Convention; Chairman, COVID-19 Task Force Committee, NANS Nasarawa State Chapter; and Founder of the National Association of Akwanga Students and the Mada Comrade Forum.

Speaking after his election, the new Stakeholders Chairman pledged inclusive and principled leadership anchored on service, dialogue, accountability, mentorship, and the collective interest of Nigerian university students.

“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by stakeholders,” Sunday said. “I am committed to working with all stakeholders to build a stronger, more united, and forward-looking NAUS that champions academic excellence, responsible advocacy, democratic values, and sustainable institutional growth.”

The National Stakeholders Council, under his leadership, is expected to provide strategic guidance to promote unity, strengthen institutional governance, preserve NAUS’ legacy, and support the emergence of responsible student leaders.