The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has demanded transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s natural resources to ensure that the welfare of citizens, especially students, is given the utmost priority.
The demand was made by NANS Bauchi Axis during a Press conference addressed by Comrade Usman Abubakar Mansur, Chairman of the Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Bauchi Axis.
Flanked by other leaders of the Axis, Usman Abubakar Mansur said, “We gathered here today under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Bauchi Axis, to address the pressing issues facing our nation, Nigeria, particularly those that directly impact the welfare and livelihood of Nigerian students.”
He stressed that, “First and foremost, we must highlight the dire economic hardships that our fellow citizens, including students, are enduring. The skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, coupled with the persistent scarcity of electricity and the exorbitant rates of electricity units, have created an unbearable burden on the shoulders of the Nigerian populace.”
According to him, This dire situation directly affects the ability of students to pursue their education effectively and contributes to the overall deterioration of our quality of life.”
He also said, “We call upon the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently address these critical issues by implementing concrete measures to alleviate the economic burden on the Nigerian people.”
“As representatives of the Nigerian student community in Bauchi State, we remain resolute in our commitment to advocating for the rights and welfare of students across the nation,” he added.
The NANS JCC Chairman added, “We urge the Federal Government to heed our call for urgent action to alleviate the economic hardships facing our people and ensure a brighter future for the youth of Nigeria.”
“Furthermore, we express our profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Kauran Bauchi/Chairman PDP Governors Forum), for his unwavering support towards education, students, and the NANS Bauchi Axis,” he added.
According to him, “His continuous commitment to improving the educational sector and enhancing the welfare of students is commendable and serves as a beacon of hope for the youth of our state.”
“In particular, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency for his recent generous donation of a vehicle to the Chairman of the JCC, NANS Bauchi Axis. This gesture exemplifies the governor’s dedication to empowering student leaders and enhancing their capacity to serve their fellow students effectively,” he concluded.
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