Activists, Social Critics Slam NANS For Naming Kashumu ‘Golden Man of the Year’

Social critics and activists have slammed the National
Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for naming troubled Senator , Senator
Buruji Kashamu representing Ogun-East senatorial district, for naming him the ‘Golden
Man of the Year’.

Tijani Usman, NANS National President had presented the
award to Kashamu last week for his ‘untiring, exemplary and compassionate
leadership style’.

While presenting the award to Kashamu in Ogun State, Tijani
said, “We decided to honour Senator Kashamu because we know that he is neither
the richest businessman nor politician in Nigeria, yet we constantly hear of his
philanthropic gestures to Nigerians of all shades and colours, especially the
less-privileged.”

“We are fascinated at his large-heartedness even in the face
of needless distractions. We reckon that if all wealthy Nigerians are like
Senator Kashamu, the country will be a better place for us all. That is why we
decided to encourage him by giving him this award.”

The award has however been condemned saying it will help other
politicians in Kashamu’s shoes feel they are on the right track which is bad for the country. Some also
said the students association has been destroyed through corruption and it is
heartbreaking.