The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Osun Internal Revenue Service (OIRS) over alleged duplicate and recurring tax-clearance payments affecting students in state-owned tertiary institutions.

The ultimatum was announced in a joint press statement dated October 20, 2026, and signed by the Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode (BILLIONCODES), and the Assistant General Secretary, Comrade Abubakar Musefiu D (GOLDEN SON).

The student leaders said the decision followed a fact-finding exercise, a review of the petition and reports submitted by NANS JCC Osun, and engagements with affected students. They stated that the complaints warranted explanations, transparent accounting and safeguards against academic disruption.

According to the statement, students have reported tax-clearance payment demands ranging from ₦8,000 to ₦10,000, delays in verifying existing parental tax records and repeated demands in subsequent academic sessions.

NANS also cited complaints that some students were unable to complete registration while verification remained pending but could proceed after making fresh payments.

The association called on OIRS Acting Chairman, Alhaji Solanke Hamzat, to explain the legal basis of the disputed collections, the approved rates, who is liable to pay and why students with evidence of previous compliance reportedly face additional demands.

NANS Southwest Zone D directed affected students to suspend payment of the specific tax-clearance charges being challenged in the Osun JCC petition pending clarification and resolution. The association clarified that its directive does not apply to tuition or other undisputed school fees.

It also demanded that OIRS and affected institutions suspend enforcement against students whose records are awaiting verification and allow them to continue registration and examination processes where they have genuine complaints.

Students were urged to retain receipts, portal screenshots and payment demands and forward their evidence through their Students’ Union leadership to NANS JCC Osun.

The association warned that alleged intimidation or academic victimisation of students who raise complaints would be challenged. It said any person found knowingly facilitating duplicate or unauthorised payments could be referred to the relevant authorities.

The statement gives OIRS until Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to respond substantively in writing to the petition reportedly submitted by NANS JCC Osun on October 8 and commence a documented resolution process.

NANS is demanding disclosure of the legal basis, approved rates, revenue codes and assessment procedures; a breakdown of collections by institution and academic session; an effective process for resolving parental tax-verification failures; reconciliation and refunds for payments established to be duplicate, excessive or unauthorised; and written assurances against academic penalties, intimidation and retaliation.

The association said failure to take meaningful action within the deadline would lead to coordinated peaceful picketing and protests at OIRS and other relevant locations. It added that preparations would be coordinated through Osun JCC and that demonstrations would remain peaceful, orderly and accessible to emergency services.

NANS also appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State House of Assembly and other oversight authorities to intervene.

The association reiterated that it supports lawful taxation but opposes what it describes as exploitation through administrative requirements. OIRS’s response to the allegations was not included in the statement available for this report.