…Mobilises for nationwide protest slated for May 7
The National Association of Nigerian Students [NANS] has demanded the removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and Bayo  Adelabu, the Minister for Power, over intractable fuel scarcity and perennial power supply.
The student body said it had begun a mobilization for a nationwide protest against the unabated energy crises.
This was contained in a statement signed Akinteye Babatunde Afeez [President of the Senate, NANS], Bilal Lawal Kurfi [Coordinator Zone A],  Daniel Friday Egga [Coordinator Zone C,North Central], Alao John [Southwest Zone D Coordinator],  Chidi Nzekwe [Southeast Zone F Coordinator],  and  Bappa Hassan Adam [Coordinator Zone E] and made available to The Guardian in Ibadan.
The student body said:’’In response to the dire circumstances inflicted upon Nigerian students by the ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crisis, we are mobilizing for a nationwide protest. Our primary objective is to demand the removal of key officials whom we hold accountable for exacerbating these issues.
‘’We are calling for the immediate removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and Honorable Adelabu, the Minister for Power. It is evident to us that their leadership has contributed to the mismanagement and mishandling of vital energy resources, plunging the nation into turmoil.
‘’To amplify our message and ensure widespread participation, we have strategically organized the protest to take place across various zones of the country. Each zone will host its demonstration at designated locations to maximize visibility and impact’’.
The students have slated  a nationwide protest for  May 7,2024 across five Zones of the body.
According to NANS, Zone A will  converge on Abuja Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway; Zone C will meet at Airport Road in Abuja; Zone D ahe t Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Zone F will gather at the Onitsha-Asaba Head Bridge and Zone E will gather at the Wuntin Dada along the Bauchi-Jos Road,
It is a collective stand against the systemic failures and neglect that have perpetuated the cycle of hardship and suffering among the populace.
Continuing, NANAS said: ‘’We firmly believe that the removal of Mele Kyari and Honorable Adelabu is essential to address the root causes of the fuel scarcity and electricity crisis. We demand accountability, transparency, and decisive action from the government to alleviate the plight of the Nigeria students.
‘’As students united in our resolve, we urge all Nigerians to join us in this protest and stand together in the fight for a brighter future for all’’.