The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) plans a nationwide protest starting September 15, 2024, in response to the fuel price hike and the alleged incompetence of NNPC Director General Mele Kyari. NANS demands the reversal of the price increase and Kyari’s removal, calling for peaceful protests in major cities.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans for a nationwide protest beginning on September 15, 2024, in response to the recent fuel price hike and the perceived inefficiency of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Director General, Mele Kyari. NANS, under the leadership of Senate President Okunomo Henry Adewumi, has called for the immediate reversal of the fuel price increase and the removal of Kyari from his position.
The student body plans to stage peaceful protests in major cities across the country, emphasizing the significant hardships the fuel price hike has imposed on the Nigerian populace. NANS has urged all Nigerian students to participate in the protest to demand better conditions for both students and the general public.
The organization has also called on the authorities to maintain law and order during the demonstrations, assuring that the protests will be conducted peacefully. This move by NANS highlights growing dissatisfaction among the youth with the current state of affairs in Nigeria, particularly concerning economic challenges and governance.
