Varsity students urged to shun October 1 protest
The new leadership of the National Association of University Students has opposed the proposed nationwide protest on October 1.
They called on the Federal Government to distribute 3,000 CNG buses to all institutions to help cushion the effects of subsidy on university students.
At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the NAUS National President, Josiah Peter, urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited to take proactive steps to ensure all filling stations sell PMS at a uniform price and to make sure refineries are operational.
He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for his efforts toward educational reforms and NELFUND innovation.
He said, “We recognise the profound difficulties caused by the recent hike in fuel prices and understand the strain it places on our students and society.
“We appeal to the Federal Government to distribute 3,000 CNG buses to all institutions to help mitigate the impact of subsidy removal on university students.
“NAUS calls on the NNPC to ensure all filling stations sell PMS at a uniform price and to encourage companies like Dangote to build more refineries to alleviate the effects of high fuel prices on Nigerians while appealing for a reduction in petroleum product prices.
“We urge all university students to shun all forms of protest, as we will engage in dialogue with relevant authorities to protect NAUS’s interests, except as a last resort if our demands are not met.”
