- the demonstration will serve as a show of support for the affected families while urging the Federal Government
- NANS also called for stronger protection of schools and educational facilities nationwide
- The planned protest follows growing concern over the kidnapping of 42 students from the Borno school
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone E, has mobilised students across the North-East to participate in a peaceful demonstration over the abduction of 42 students from Government Day Secondary School in Mussa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the protest, scheduled to run from June 5 to June 7, will take place simultaneously across the five North-East states of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba.
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In a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the zonal coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, the students’ organisation said the action was intended to draw national attention to the plight of the abducted students and increase pressure for their safe return.
According to the group, the demonstration will serve as a show of support for the affected families while urging the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify rescue efforts.
NANS also called for stronger protection of schools and educational facilities nationwide, stressing that learning environments must remain safe for students and teachers.
The association directed its various structures, including student union leaders, Joint Campus Committee officials, delegates and stakeholders, to mobilise participants responsibly and ensure that all activities remain orderly and non-violent.
Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Muazu Hina, emphasised the need for collective action to demand improved security for students and educational institutions across the country.
The planned protest follows growing concern over the kidnapping of 42 students from the Borno school, an incident that has sparked outrage among education stakeholders, residents and civil society groups.
The abduction has renewed calls for enhanced security measures in schools, particularly in northern Nigeria, where attacks on educational institutions have remained a recurring challenge.
Security agencies are continuing efforts to secure the release of the students as public pressure mounts for urgent government intervention and stronger safeguards against future attacks.
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