The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed deep concern over the failure of President Tinubu’s administration to alleviate the nation’s petroleum problem, accusing it of exacerbating the situation instead.
According to NANS, the removal of fuel subsidies has not only failed to increase fuel availability but has also resulted in scarcity and immense suffering for Nigerians.
Reports highlighted the rise in petrol pump prices in various parts of the country, including Ogun, Lagos, Abuja, and other regions. While major marketers sold petrol below N650, independent marketers charged prices ranging from N750 to N800 per litre.
In a statement signed by the NANS National Clerk of the Senate, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, the student body expressed their dissatisfaction with the alarming queues at petrol stations, despite President Bola Tinubu’s promises.
The statement read, “This crisis continues to persist despite the removal of fuel subsidies, which has brought untold hardships to Nigerians. People are enduring unprecedented hardships and facing immense challenges in obtaining fuel.”
Contrary to the President’s assurance that queues would disappear after the subsidy removal, the reality on the ground shows a different story.
The exorbitant cost of petrol has led to a sharp increase in transportation fares and a surge in the prices of essential goods and services. This, in turn, has further burdened the already high cost of living for Nigerians.
NANS demanded swift and decisive action from the President and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to address these issues before Nigerians are pushed to their breaking point.
The student body emphasized the urgent need for effective measures to alleviate the suffering caused by the petroleum crisis and prevent further escalation of the situation.
