The National Association of Nigerian Students Ondo State Chapter, on Thursday, staged a protest against the rising insecurity in the state and what they described as the “failed promises” of the state government.
The students, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Fulfil Your Promises, Mr Governor” and “Enough is Enough”, gathered at the A-Division area in Akure, blocking major roads leading to Oja-Oba, Alagbaka, and NEPA Market for about five hours.
Speaking during the protest, the Ondo State NANS JCC Chairman, Comrade Joshua Oluwarotimi, lamented the increasing cases of student abductions and the perceived silence of the authorities.
“We are not happy with the way our fellow students are being abducted, and the government’s response has been discouraging,” he said.
He further urged the state government to fulfill its promises to students and prioritize the education sector.
Similarly, the NANS South West Deputy Coordinator, Comrade Ademola Adegoke, called on the government to take immediate action to improve security, emphasizing the need for a safe environment for students to thrive.
In response, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, appealed for calm, assuring the students that security agencies were making efforts to address the situation.
Addressing the protesters, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Taiwo Fasoranti, conveyed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to meeting with student representatives within 24 hours.
He assured the protesters that the state government would soon take steps to address their concerns.
