The Nationwide Affiliation of Nigerian College students (NANS) Southwest zone has opposed any proposal by stakeholders within the petroleum sector that can see a brand new petrol pump value of ₦1,200.
NANS Southwest, in an announcement signed by Coordinator, Mr Alao John, premised its stance that such value hike would exacerbate the hardship presently confronted by residents.
Slightly than fixing the petrol value at N1,200, the coed physique tasked the federal government to discover different options that tackle financial challenges with out imposing undue burdens on the individuals. This, NANS, famous might embrace implementing measures to boost effectivity within the petroleum sector, cut back corruption and promote fiscal duty.
Noting that Nigeria was grappling with financial challenges, NANS held that any transfer that may additional burden its residents could be met with resistance.
They, significantly, known as on President Bola Tinubu to discover different methods that may alleviate financial strains with out inflicting extra hardship on the populace.
The affiliation underscored the significance of preserving the financial well-being of the residents, urging the federal government to think about the broader implications of its insurance policies on the populace earlier than embarking on them.
The physique held that its opposition was not solely about defending the scholars but in addition about championing the rights and well-being of all Nigerians.