From Yakubu Mustapha, Minna
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council, Niger State Axis has disassociated itself and members from the planned protest slated for August first to tenth.
The Chairman, Niger Axis of NANS, Comrade Salihu Yusuf made this stance known at a press briefing in Minna, Niger state capital, saying that they refused to be hoodwinked to believing on the protest.
According to him, “ we categorically and unequivocally distance ourselves and the entire students community in Niger state from the planned protest but through best way of resolving issues through dialogue.”
Yusuf applauded the achievements of the Niger state governor, Mohammed Umar Bago in the areas of infrastructural development, security, agriculture, health, education especially scholarship scheme for students among others.
He maintained that there is alleged plan by hoodlums to use the opportunity of the protest to loot and destroy property of Nigerians hence the need to be cautious of the anticipated consequences and the need to forestall it accordingly.
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