The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the federal government to tackle the ongoing scarcity of petrol in the nation.
In a statement issued yesterday by its senate president, Comrade Akinteye Afeez, NANS called for immediate resolution of the fuel crisis and the restoration of stability in the supply chain.
Afeez also addressed the concerning state of electricity supply, which has led to skyrocketing prices of goods beyond the means of many Nigerians. The association deplored how this situation has paralyzed business activities.
Expressing dissatisfaction, Afeez emphasized the need for accountability and transparency regarding the state of fuel supply and distribution in the country. He voiced concerns about the failure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who oversees the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, to ensure the availability of fuel in the country.
He said, “Nigerian students have never witnessed such prolonged shortage and disruptions to fuel supply and we refuse to accept this as the new normal.
“Nigerian students cannot afford to suffer any longer under ineffective leadership. If the NNPCL fails to act swiftly and decisively to address the fuel crisis, Nigerian students are prepared for mass action.
“It is time for the NNPCL to fulfil its mandate and prioritise the wellbeing of Nigerians. The future of our nation depends on it,” he said.
