The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called for the sacking of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, and Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu by president Tinubu. NANS protest comes amidst of the challenges faced by Nigerians as a result epileptic electricity supply with high tariffs, and the ongoing fuel crisis that has continued unabated despite removal of fuel subsidy.
According to the student’s body, it has made up its mind to organize a nationwide protest come Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and will call on all Nigerian youth to join the protest as it concerns their future.
As declared by Senator Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the Senate President, NANS Headquarters, with other heads of its 5 regional office across the country, the students has called on president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to relieve Kyari and Adelabu’s ministerial leadership roles as they have failed in the mismanagement of the country’s crucial energy resources.
In a statement, the student said “To amplify our message and ensure widespread participation, we have strategically organized 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.
“Zone A: Abuja Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. Zone C: Airport Road in Abuja. Zone D along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Zone F along Onitsha-Asaba Head Bridge and Zone E along the Wuntin Dada- Bauchi-Jos Road.”
The statement added, “We firmly believe that the removal of Mele Kyari and Honourable 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 Nigerian students.