Nationwide Affiliation of Nigerian College students (NANS) has referred to as for a change of management in Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Its name was prompted by the uncomplimentary feedback of the company’s chief government officer (CEO), Mr Ahmed Farouk, on Dangote Refinery.
Farouk had alleged that Dangote Refinery is producing substandard merchandise. This declare was perceived by many Nigerians as an assault on Dangote Refinery with the intention to sabotage native refining of petroleum merchandise in different to perpetuate the importation of refined merchandise.
In a press launch signed by the secretary-general of NANS, Comrade David Barieka, a replica of which was seen by journalists, the group expressed outrage over Farouk’s feedback and insisted that if nothing is completed to take away him instantly, they’ll mobilise their members and Nigerian youths to protest massively till the fitting factor is completed
Barieka stated, “We strongly condemn Mr. Ahmed’s makes an attempt to de-market Dangote Refinery, the one indigenous petroleum refining trade in Nigeria at a time when our nation lacks functioning refineries. This can be a risk to the way forward for Nigerian youths and college students, and we understand it as a ploy by the subsidy cabals to keep up their grip on our nation, perpetuating a system that has held us hostage for a lot too lengthy.
“Mr President, we carry to your consideration the grave implications of Mr. Ahmed’s actions. His stance shouldn’t be solely misguided but in addition detrimental to Nigeria’s progress, financial progress, and vitality safety. By trying to stifle the Dangote Refinery, he’s, in impact, sabotaging our nation’s efforts to change into self-sufficient in petroleum manufacturing and refining.
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“As patriots, we urge you to take quick motion towards Mr. Ahmed’s wrongdoings. His actions are unacceptable, and we demand his removing as CEO of NMDPRA, as we can’t afford to be passive. On the similar time, our nation’s future is compromised by people who prioritise private pursuits over nationwide progress.
“NANS will mobilise Nigerian college students and youths to protest towards this injustice massively. It shall be the mom of all protests, and we’ll relocate the NANS headquarters to the NMDPRA workplace till our yearnings are answered. We is not going to relent till our calls for are met and our nation’s curiosity is prioritized,” he stated.