The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has denied the bribery allegations levelled against the association by an anti-corruption organisation, the Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN). GICN had alleged that the Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Aisha Dahiru-Umar paid bribes through one James Umeh to some NANS officials in tranches of $10,000, N3,000,000 and N2,000,000.
Nigerian Students’ Association, NANS Speaks On Alleged $10,000 Bribes From National Pension Commission, Lambasts Civic Group, GICNNANS President, Usman Barambu, described those behind the anti-corruption organisation as mischievous.
“Rather than clear your name by availing NANS the information and documents requested in ANNEXURE A, you opted to pay some bribe money through one James Umeh to the NANS officials in tranches of $10,000, N3000,000 and N2,000,000,” GICN had alleged. He added that the current leadership of NANS was focused on the peaceful coexistence and uninterrupted academic activities in all tertiary institutions in the country.
“And if truly Mrs Umar paid anyone to silent the students’ association, we urged her to immediately request for refund as the current leadership can’t be bought. We remain resolute to the course of securing an egalitarian society.
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