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NANS Confirms Nationwide Protest Over Petrol Price Hike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has confirmed plans to proceed with a nationwide protest against the recent petrol price hike, despite mounting economic challenges.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s *Sunrise Daily*, NANS Senate President, Henry Okuomo, reaffirmed the students’ resolve to take action.
“We are not threatening a strike; it’s what we are going to do,” Okuomo said. “Nigerians are facing hardship, and the government has increased fuel prices again, which has severely impacted students. As student leaders, we have no choice but to fight for the people.”
Highlighting that NANS represents over 40 million Nigerian students, he emphasized the need for their collective voice to be heard, saying, “We hold one of the largest stakes in the country, and now is the time to raise our voice to relieve Nigerians from this undue stress and suffering caused by the government.”
Okuomo added that the protest, scheduled for September 15, would not only demand a reduction in fuel prices but also address other national issues.
NANS Nationwide Protest
He stressed, “We will hit the streets if the goveThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has confirmed plans to proceed with a nationwide protest against the recent petrol price hike, despite mounting economic challenges.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s *Sunrise Daily*, NANS Senate President, Henry Okuomo, reaffirmed the students’ resolve to take action.
“We are not threatening a strike; it’s what we are going to do,” Okuomo said. “Nigerians are facing hardship, and the government has increased fuel prices again, which has severely impacted students. As student leaders, we have no choice but to fight for the people.”
Highlighting that NANS represents over 40 million Nigerian students, he emphasized the need for their collective voice to be heard, saying, “We hold one of the largest stakes in the country, and now is the time to raise our voice to relieve Nigerians from this undue stress and suffering caused by the government.”
Okuomo added that the protest, scheduled for September 15, would not only demand a reduction in fuel prices but also address other national issues. He stressed, “We will hit the streets if the government does not reverse these hardship policies before then.”
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The students’ protest is expected to draw attention to the broader economic pressures facing Nigerians and the urgent need for government intervention.
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