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B00M: NANS Back Off From Proposed June 12 Nationwide Protest | SEE WHY

Faith Ukanwa

Jun 11, 2021

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has backed off from its proposed June 12 nationwide protest.

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This was in a statement released by NANS President, Sunday Asefon, on Friday, June 11, titled; "NANS Suspends June 12 Protest Over Concerns About Safety Of Protesters And Fear Of Possible Hijack By Politicians - Comrade Sunday Asefon".

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According to Asefon, NANS was backing off because of the current insecurity which pose danger to its members. He also pointed at other proposed protests on same day from various party, which according to him, may conflict with NANS genuine agenda.

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"Having considered the current security realities and the danger to the lives of our members in case of possible hijack of the planned protest, I in consultation with all the structures of NANS, therefore, announce the suspension of our proposed protest for June 12.

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"The suspension of the protest is necessary to avoid a clash of interest and clash with security agencies that are on red alert to protect the nation's infrastructure from security breaches on the proposed date as a result of many other protests slated for the date.

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"We intend to protest for better security and improved welfare for our students, we must therefore not put the life of any of our students at risk to ventilate our grievancesÔÇØ Asefon said.

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He however noted that the protest was not cancelled but postponed, as a new date would be announced for the planned protest.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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