In a bold and defiant move, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has sounded the alarm, vowing to embark on a nationwide protest against the skyrocketing petrol prices. Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Channels Television broke the news, quoting NANS as saying, “We are capable of holding the government to ransom” in response to the economic hardship caused by the recent fuel hike.
The announcement sent shockwaves across the country, as NANS leaders reaffirmed their readiness to take to the streets to challenge what they describe as the government’s neglect of the masses, particularly students, who are disproportionately affected by the hike. NANS insists that unless urgent measures are taken to alleviate the situation, they will mobilize students nationwide for an unprecedented wave of protests.
Speaking to the press, a NANS representative passionately criticized the government’s decision to allow petrol prices to surge, calling it a direct assault on the welfare of Nigerian students and the general public. “How can the government expect students, many of whom rely on public transportation, to survive under these conditions? We will not sit back and watch as the future of Nigeria is jeopardized,” the NANS leader declared.
The students’ union has positioned itself as a formidable force, claiming that their numbers and influence make them capable of pressuring the government to reverse the petrol price hike. “We have the strength, the numbers, and the determination to hold the government accountable. If they fail to act, we will shut down the country with protests that cannot be ignored,” they warned.
This development follows growing public outrage over the rising cost of fuel, which has pushed transportation costs and the prices of goods and services through the roof. The situation has sparked nationwide discontent, with many seeing NANS’ call to action as a potential turning point in the ongoing struggle between citizens and the government over economic mismanagement.
While the Federal Government has yet to officially respond to NANS’ ultimatum, the threat of a nationwide protest looms large, raising concerns about possible disruptions across various sectors, including education, transportation, and commerce.
As tension builds, all eyes are on both the government and NANS, as Nigerians brace for what could become a massive, student-led protest movement demanding accountability, fairness, and immediate economic relief.
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