Outgoing NADESSTU President Hands Over ₦4.8M, Bus, Secretariat Key, Others To New Leadership

… Urges Successors To Build On Legacy

The outgoing President of the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU), Comrade Wiska Monday, has officially handed over leadership to the newly elected executive members, calling on them to build upon the foundation laid by his administration.

Speaking at the handover ceremony held at the State Secretariat, Asaba, Comr. Wiska Monday formally transferred key assets of the association, including the NADESSTU bus donated by the state government, the key to the NADESSTU secretariat, and a financial balance of ₦4,811,200 million to the incumbent administration which will be led by Comr. Oweiotu-Ebi Oyinkare-Ebi Joseph.

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He further noted that “An attestation document has already been drafted for the past and present executives to sign, ensuring that the vehicle, the secretariat key, and the ₦4.8 million are properly handed over.”

Reflecting on his tenure, Wiska outlined key accomplishments aimed at advancing student development, noting:
“During my administration, we established the NADESSTU Centre for Excellence to promote academic achievement. Each year, the top five graduating students in Delta State received cash awards of ₦50,000 to recognise their outstanding performance.

“In addition, we launched the NADESSTU Centre for Entrepreneurship, which provided micro-credit grants of ₦20,000 to over ten student entrepreneurs. This initiative was designed to support their businesses while they balanced their academic commitments.”

Wiska noted that his leadership also introduced the Delta State Students Work-Life Preparatory Summit, equipping students with essential skills for life after university.

Furthermore, his administration sponsored 20 students to attend the YP Asaba Biggest Mentoring Event, where two exceptional participants received grants of ₦125,000 each.

A significant milestone, he said, was a partnership with Coriftech Solutions Limited to organise the Women in Tech Summit, empowering female students in technology.

“During the second edition of the summit, one student was awarded a ₦150,000 grant, while five others secured funding in the third edition,” he added.

Addressing student welfare, Wiska recalled his administration’s swift intervention in a police harassment case involving four students in Ogwashi-Uku.

“We successfully recovered ₦180,000 from the police and secured their release on bail,” he revealed.

He also announced the launch of the NADESSTU Official Diary, a historical documentation of the association’s past leaders since its inception in 1995.

“The diary contains photographs of all former national and chapter presidents, along with a comprehensive record of our achievements,” he said.

In his final charge to the new executive, Wiska urged them to consolidate and expand upon the programs initiated under his leadership.

“The Work-Life Preparatory Summit, the Centre for Excellence and Entrepreneurship should not abandoned but strengthened. It would be my greatest joy to see this administration surpass our achievements,” he said, praying for divine guidance and resources for the new leadership.