NANS Declines Participation in NLC Protest, Calls for Government Action on Student Issues

Published January 1st 2025

By Willies Ugo, Gombe

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced that it will not participate in the planned protest by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) against the recent increase in communication tariffs by telecom companies.

Speaking to journalists in Gombe, NANS National Vice President, Mu’azu Hina, alongside the association’s North East zonal officials, stated that the organization remains focused on advocating for the welfare of Nigerian students rather than engaging in protests that may not directly benefit them.

“The protest does not address the pressing concerns of students,” Hina explained. “Our priority is tackling issues such as poor education funding, inadequate infrastructure, and insecurity, which have a direct impact on our members.”

He further expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the planned demonstration, stating, “We believe the NLC protest may not be well-thought-out and might fail to achieve its intended objectives.”

NANS also used the opportunity to draw the federal government’s attention to the poor state of roads in the Northeast, particularly the Gombe-Numan-Yola Road, which has led to numerous fatalities, including student casualties.

Hina urged the government to take immediate action to repair the road and improve safety for students and other commuters. “This is a matter of life and death, not a partisan issue,” he emphasized, calling for increased funding for road maintenance.

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