says Nigerian Economy is Sinking, Badly Battered

…Reaches agreement with FG to suspend school fees hike
By Michael Eboh

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Thursday, said expressed support for the recent hike in the price of petrol, stating that the Nigerian economy is sinking and badly battered, and therefore, incapable of bearing the burden of fuel subsidy.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja, President of NANS, Comrade Tijani Shehu, who also stated that NANS had reached an agreement with the Federal Government as concerning palliatives for students, called for the total deregulation of the downstream sector of the petroleum industry, as according to him, it would help improve the economy of the country and boost employment generation.

He said, “ NANS recognizes that Nigeria is faced with the crisis of deciding its future from present realities of economic challenges, and this justifies the reasons for the agitation for reversal of the pump price of N86.50 by some members of the public.
“NANS recognizes that the economy is sinking, and however, we blame the government for allowing the situation to generate to position where Labour Unions will find it difficult to appreciate, accommodate policies and be on the same page with them.”
He maintained that there is no justification for the Federal Government to continue subsidizing imported petroleum products, adding that the removal of subsidy would guarantee availability of petrol across the country.

“We worry that the Federal Government, instead of completely deregulating the importation of petrol is still controlling the business through issuing of licenses, and there is no assurance that the modular refineries will be operational before 24v month,” he noted.
He argued that the defense of the Federal Government on the diversion of petrol to neighboring countries is an indictment on the security apparatus of the Buhari-led government.

On the understanding reached with the Federal Government concerning palliatives, Shehu stated that it was agreed that the government should halt any further increment in tuition fees and other auxiliary fees in all institutions of higher learning.
He said, “Understanding was also reached that government should provide buses to tertiary institutions of higher learning, two per institution, to ease transportation on campuses; distribution of camp gas cylinders to all Nigerian students.

“It was also agreed that government should engage students across the four zones of NANS in a town hall meeting to enlighten students on the policy; provide immediate employment to graduates; establish an independent service monitoring group to monitor the current price ceiling of N145 per litre and also establish a students’ trust fund.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/fuel-price-hike-nigerian-economy-sinking-badly-battered-nans/

…Reaches agreement with FG to suspend school fees hike

https://www.nairaland.com/3107360/fuel-hike-nans-set-shut (They had Earlier Promised to Shut Down Campuses)
NANS don Chop Belly Full Change Mouth, No more Aluta Again? E be like say Jungle don Mature, its now every Man for Himself, Yeye dey Smell.

and therefore, incapable of bearing the burden of fuel subsidy.

So they knew this and still acted like stubborn mules?
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No matter how much anyone hates Buhari and all he stands for, this is the pure undiluted truth!!!

All the vengeful folks claiming the government is deliberately inflicting hardship on the people know this as well!! 40+ per barrel crude? Depleted reserves? No other income stream? Common!!!!

Bubu nor be magician nah!!

good

When hungry man chop wetin him wa yan again. ....

The most stupid statement ever by the most useless set of NANS leadership. I thought they where abusing Buhari before and supporting labour. Now they are turning their backs on their earlier statements. #lackofintegrity

NANS is now a heavily compromised body,even worse than the politicians at the top. That's why we can't count on the youths of today to do any better than the current crop of idiots ruling ruining this country.

NANS...... Blinded by STOMACH DEMOCRACY

.......Are we sure this group is living in this generation or are they plain dumb? By the way how many of them use public transport or fuel their cars themselves not collecting fuelling from NANS purse?

Excuse me, I need to know. Did the govt announce subsidy removal or they increased the price of PMS due yo low shortage of fx? Can someone clarify pls

Student trust fund ko.....like every student will get it...

I don't even understand again, was subsidy removed or not

Am convinced that we need to deregulate. ..I just pray buhari succeeds

Unbelievable

DanGombe1:
The most stupid statement ever by the most useless set of NANS leadership. I thought they where abusing Buhari before and supporting labour. Now they are turning their backs on their earlier statements. #lackofintegrity

NANS!..anywhere Belle face..

NLC Ayuba's faction stands alone.
The have ruined a viable platform the masses use in making their voice heard by engaging themselves in this senseless war
They should swallow the Humble Pie and beg Nigerians for forgiveness.