In a statement distributed to various media houses and signed by NANS president, Tijani Usman, the organisation advised Zuma not to bother coming to the ceremony. They said his visit would be an insult to the people of Nigeria over his poor handling of the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa.
The statement noted Zuma's inability to apologise to Nigeria, despite the sacrifices the country made for South Africa, was unfortunate.
It reads, in part, that: "We wish to advise the South African President (Jacob Zuma) to rather stay at home and address burning issues, rather than embarking on a visit that is the least desirable.
"The South African President's failure to apologise to Nigeria for the losses the country and our citizens incurred during the xenophobic attacks on foreigners leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. There is therefore, no point felicitating with a people who clearly do not matter much to you. President Zuma's visit will only amount to pretence."
The students' body also threatened to storm Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, if Zuma goes ahead to come to the country after their warning.
They also promised that they will destroy South African investments in Nigeria if there are further reports of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa.