Comrade Okwuchukwu Oluchi Joy has emerged the National President of the Association of Nigerian Female Students (ANFS), after defeating her opponent, Adewale Mansoura, by 22 votes to three.
The election was held during the association’s 2026 National Convention at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja.
Oluchi Joy, an indigene of Imo State who schools in Oyo State, secured 22 votes, while Mansoura polled three votes.
The Convention Chairperson, Comrade Princess Omoniyi Alice, announced the outcome in a statement congratulating the newly elected president on her victory.
She described the outcome as a decisive mandate for Oluchi Joy, expressing optimism that her emergence would usher in a new phase of leadership in the association.
According to her, the new administration is expected to prioritise students’ welfare, inclusive leadership, gender equality, educational opportunities and effective representation of female students across the country.
She also called on members and stakeholders of the association to support the new leadership in the interest of unity and institutional development.
Omoniyi further urged the incoming administration to strengthen engagement with relevant stakeholders and protect the interests and aspirations of Nigerian female students.