NANS Announce Talks With Tinubu, Dangote, And Oil Marketers On Petrol Price Issues

NANS Announce Talks With Tinubu, Dangote, And Oil Marketers On Petrol Price Issues

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced its intention to engage directly with President Bola Tinubu over the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. David Bariereka, NANS Secretary, shared this information during an interview on Channels Television in Port Harcourt, Rivers State…….CONTINUE READING 

As public discontent grows, NANS is seeking dialogue with key figures in the petroleum sector, including businessman Aliko Dangote, oil marketers, and the Minister of State for Petroleum. The student association aims to find solutions to mitigate the effects of the fuel price hike on Nigerians.

NANS’ call for a meeting with the president comes as they prepare for a nationwide protest scheduled for September 15, 2024, in response to the fuel price increase. Henry Okuomo, NANS Senate President, stated on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ that the union is committed to holding the government accountable for the economic difficulties exacerbated by the fuel price rise. He emphasized that the protest is a necessary measure to address the hardships faced by students and the broader population.

Okuomo stated, “We are not issuing threats; we are taking action due to the current situation. With over 40 million students in Nigeria, our voices need to be heard to alleviate the suffering caused by these government policies. We are resolute about our protest on the 15th and will demand not only a reduction in fuel prices but also address other national issues.”

Previously, NANS called for the removal of Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL). However, Bariereka has since urged students to disregard calls for a national protest, noting that the association is currently focusing on negotiation and engagement rather than mobilizing for demonstrations.

Bariereka acknowledged the impact of the fuel price hike but reiterated that NANS is committed to exploring all negotiation avenues before considering protests. He also highlighted their recent success in advocating against electricity bill hikes for Band A users, which led to the president’s appointment of a committee to explore solar energy for Nigerian universities.

He urged students to remain patient and await further instructions from the NANS national secretariat regarding their next steps in response to the fuel price increase.