The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has planned for a nationwide protest following the recent galloping hardships its members and Nigerians are experiencing resulting from a hike in electricity tariffs and fuel prices. The student body is also calling for the sacking of the Minister of Power and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited l, Mele Kyari.
The Senate President of NANS, Senator Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, made this known after reaching a decision during plenary at its Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Azeez said NANS and the heads of its 5 regions made the decision to organize a nationwide protest on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, and has asked for the support of fellow Nigerians.
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The statement reads: “Concerned about the challenges faced by Nigerians as a result of inconsistent electricity supply, high tariffs, and the ongoing fuel crisis, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged for the removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and Honourable Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister for Power.
“NANS has made the decision to organize a nationwide protest on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, and has asked for the support of fellow Nigerians.
“In a joint statement endorsed by Senator Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the Senate President, NANS Headquarters, and the heads of its 5 regions, it was expressed with concern that both Kyari and Adelabu’s leadership roles have played a part in the mismanagement and mishandling of crucial energy resources. This situation has been observed to have exacerbated the nation’s current state of turmoil, as noted by many Nigerians.
“To amplify our message and ensure widespread participation, we have strategically organized the protest to take place across various zones of the country. Each zone will host its demonstration at designated locations to maximize visibility and impact.
“Zone A: Abuja Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. Zone C: Airport Road in Abuja. Zone D along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Zone F along Onitsha-Asaba Head Bridge and Zone E along the Wuntin Dada- Bauchi-Jos Road.
“We firmly believe that the removal of Mele Kyari and Honorable Adelabu is essential to address the root causes of the fuel scarcity and electricity crisis.
“We demand accountability, transparency, and decisive action from the government to alleviate the plight of the Nigeria students.