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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is warming up for a nationwide protest on May 7, 2024, in response to the ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crisis.
The students body expressed disappointment in the government's failure to address the challenges facing the power sector.
According to the statement released by the body's Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, the protest aims to demand the removal of key officials responsible for exacerbating these issues.
Specifically, they called for the immediate removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mele Kyari, and Bayo Adelabu, the Minister for Power, holding them accountable for the mismanagement of vital energy resources.
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.”
NANS further 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.”
