The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed empathy for Nigerians facing economic hardship but warned against embarking on unrest, stating it won’t solve the problems.
According to the National President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, in a statement on Wednesday, there is need to have a clear assessment of tbe situation and the necessary steps to take instead of embarking on mob action.
The student body distanced itself from planned protests, accusing organizers of hiding their identities and seeking to exploit the economic situation for selfish gains.
NANS urged patience and understanding, believing the positive outcomes of government reforms will become evident in the future.
The body also assured that Nigerian students would not be part of any step or action to set the nation on fire, noting that cutting off the head is not the antidote for headache.
“Firstly, NANS acknowledges the significant hardship being experienced by citizens across Nigeria due to the implementation of recent reforms and policies by the government. These measures, though aimed at steering our nation towards sustainable development, have undoubtedly brought about economic challenges that have impacted every Nigerian household. We understand the frustrations and difficulties the citizens are facing, and we are deeply empathetic to the plight of all Nigerians.
“However, we must remain steadfast and patient. The transformation we all desire is not an overnight process. It requires collective resilience and perseverance. We are optimistic that in no distant future, the positive outcomes of these reforms will become evident. Citizens patience and understanding are vital during this period of adjustment.
“NANS also wishes to categorically distance Nigerian students from any protest against the government at this time. We have observed that certain individuals and groups are attempting to exploit the current economic situation to incite unrest. This is evident in the fact that the organizers of the protests have chosen to hide their identities while making inflammatory statements that are capable of engendering chaos. They are simply economic saboteurs because their aim is to add to the current economic realities facing Nigerians for selfish political gains.”
