Due to the persistent fuel scarcity and power crises, the National Association of Nigerian Students announced that it would stage a nationwide demonstration on May 7, 2024.
The students expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s inability to tackle the issues impacting the power industry.
In a statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday by the body’s Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, NANS said the move was in response to the dire circumstances inflicted upon Nigerian student by the ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crisis, we are mobilizing for a nationwide protest.
“Our primary objective is to demand the removal of key officials whom we hold accountable for exacerbating these issues,” the body said.
The students also noted that they were calling for the immediate removal of, “, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mele Kyari, and, the Minister for Power Bayo Adelabu as It is evident to us that their leadership has contributed to the mismanagement and mishandling of vital energy resources, plunging the nation into turmoil.”
NANS said to amplify its message and ensure widespread participation, it has strategically organised 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 as follows; Zone A: Abuja Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway; Zone C: Airport Road in Abuja; Zone D: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway; Zone F: Onitsha-Asaba Head Bridge; Zone E: Wuntin Dada along the Bauchi-Jos Road on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.”
Speaking further, NANS said, “It is a collective stand against the systemic failures and neglect that have perpetuated the cycle of hardship and suffering among the populace.
“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.
“As students united in our resolve, we urge all Nigerians to join us in this protest and stand together in the fight for a brighter future for all.”