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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for an increase in student upkeep allowance from N20,000 to N40,000 following the hike in the price of fuel.

The NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, disclosed this during a news conference on the state of the nation in Abuja on Monday.

Akinteye said that this adjustment was necessary to help students cope with the rising cost of living while ensuring that they continue to pursue their education without undue financial strain.

He also urged the Federal Government to reduce excessive government spending.

He said that at a time when Nigerians were being asked to make sacrifices, it was only fair that those in power led by example.

He called for calm, noting that the reforms by President Bola Tinubu would yield favourable outcomes.

“We find ourselves at a pivotal juncture in our nation’s history, where the weight of economic reforms has cast a shadow of discomfort, hunger and despair across our land.

“The reality we face today is daunting, and the uncertainty of these times cannot be understated. Yet, amid these challenges, we must stand united and clear-headed.

“Burning down our country is not an option; it is not a solution.

“As the foremost student and youth movement in Africa, we share the same struggles, hopes, and aspirations as every Nigerian,” he said.

According to Akinteye, in moments like this, there is a need for thoughtful and measured action rather than embarking on protest.

Observing the current hardships, ranging from foreign exchange irregularities to fuel scarcity, skyrocketing food prices among others, he urged the government to tackle the problems headlong.

“We acknowledge that Nigerians, especially students, are severely impacted by the high fuel prices, as our economy is deeply tied to fuel.

“The ripple effect is felt most intensely by the lower class, and the cries of distress are understandable.

“However, it is crucial that we approach these issues with caution and strategy. The mood across the nation is one of anger, frustration, and desperation.

“Many Nigerians are on edge, waiting for a spark to ignite unrest but we must resist the temptation to react in haste.

”We are mindful of the importance of preserving life and liberty,” he said.

He said that the safety of every Nigerian student is a top priority of NANS.

“We will not risk exposing them to danger by hastily calling for protests,” he said. (NAN)

Source: https://dailytrust.com/fuel-hike-nans-calls-for-increase-in-student-allowance-to-n40000/

hmmmmm

Okay

Loan or upkeep allowance?

Tinubu trying to go the populist way with money thats barely available. No wonder we keep sinking into debt.

Which student allowance first?

Mumu associates of APC

Dem be Dey give them before?

How many students receives allowance in Nigeria??

This is a wrong move. Let the price of fuel go back to 400/litre

Hmm

Fuel Hike has a catastrophic rippling effect on virtually everything.
Govt just has no option than to bring the price down.

Mumu people. No association is working. All of them has been compromised.

Pant don de wear this one

Useless NANS with unrealistic demands.

How are these students going to pay back the loan? Some people who passed out from NYSC over 5 years ago haven't been able to get decent jobs up till now.

When there is a problem, they share rice/money.

Is that the best way to Solve the problem.

And which one is Student allowance....Lol.

May Tinubu not Ever happen to Nigeria again.

God forbid BAT thing

I have a drum of fuel Which I bought at the rate of 400# per litter. I will not sell it until the price reach 2500 or 3k per litter. Am hoping to make about 370k gain

Misplaced priority which one is increase upkeep, this was the same problem that triggered issue on ground by advocating for increased in minimum wage knowing fully well that not everyone is a civil servant, this pharaoh knows what he is doing, he is like the devil that will give you cap and take your head, now minimum wage is 70k fuel is 1300-1500, does that make sense. Here comes NANS clamouring for 40k upkeep as if everyone is a student. What I expected from them is to join in the protest and let ground this economy to powder make everybody rest.... Useless and confused President...

NANS is clearly divided.
Nigerians are really a docile bunch!
With all these suffering and people have not hit the streets to shut down the nation.

Empty heads.

Rather than fight for the nation, these ones are fighting for their pockets

U dey craze ….. what’s the essential purpose of government…….. is it not for the even distribution of wealth…… Whr are all rhe excess revenue accumulation getting every month going to?……even Bill gates said it few days ago that the Nigeria government is not doing enough…

CodeTemplarr:
Loan or upkeep allowance?

Tinubu trying to go the populist way with money thats barely available. No wonder we keep sinking into debt.

As it should be o. 40k is even meagre sef

Okay

Sonofgod1990:
I have a drum of fuel Which I bought at the rate of 400# per litter. I will not sell it until the price reach 2500 or 3k per litter. Am hoping to make about 370k gain

make you pour that your stored fuel into your gen and see if it will start, don't you know that fuel becomes stale after a few weeks?

so from total shut down and protest on the 21st of September to lets be calm and be patient. weldon oo presido. Them don call you for meeting bah. Which allowance is he talking about sef. I have known it that these boys can never be trusted.

onyxo76:
make you pour that your stored fuel into your gen and see if it will start, don't you know that fuel becomes stale after a few weeks?

Na cruise