Yemi Obafemi
Reacting to the ongoing fuel scacity in Nigeria, The National Association of Nigerian Students has asked the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Mele Kyari, to resolve the issue as it’s affecting students.
In a statement on Monday,The association’s Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, the students body is demanding urgent action in resolving fuel scacity, saying that if Mele Kyari fails to take decisive action to resolve the fuel crisis, he should resign or remove from the office.
NANS also threatened that if action is not taken to address the crisis, Nigerian students will embark on a mass protest.
The statement read in part: “The consequences of this fuel crisis are dire, with electricity supply remaining unreliable, prices soaring, and essential services paralysed. Nigerian students, along with the rest of the population, are bearing the brunt of this crisis daily.
“We demand immediate actions from the NNPCL to resolve the fuel crisis and restore stability to our nation.
“This includes transparency and accountability in providing information about the state of fuel supply and distribution.”
The NANS leader stated that the NNPCL must improve infrastructure and logistics to ensure the efficient distribution of fuel across the country, saying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the supply chain must be addressed promptly.
“Additionally, the NNPCL should engage with stakeholders, including student representatives, to understand the impact of the fuel crisis and collaborate on solutions.
“If Mele Kyari fails to take decisive action to resolve the fuel crisis, we call for his resignation or removal from office.
“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 to take mass action,”
He added that it was time for the NNPCL to fulfil its mandate and prioritise the well-being of the Nigerian people.
