NANS denies planned protest, urges security agencies to investigate misinformation

By Sodiq Adelakun

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has denied reports of a planned protest and shutdown of major cities across the country.

In a statement made available to Nigerian NewsDirect on Wednesday, NANS President of the Senate, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde, described the claims as baseless and untrue.

“We wish to categorically state that NANS has not announced or endorsed any such protest. These reports are entirely baseless and do not reflect the position or intentions of our organisation,” Babatunde said.

NANS affirmed its commitment to peaceful advocacy and constructive engagement with relevant stakeholders, emphasising the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the nation.

The association urged security agencies to investigate the origin of the misleading misinformation and hold those responsible accountable.

“The use of the NANS name to propagate such dangerous and unfounded claims is not only a threat to national security but also a grave disservice to the millions of students who genuinely seek positive change through legitimate means,” the statement added.

NANS called on security agencies to act decisively in apprehending individuals or groups attempting to use its name to incite unrest or disrupt the peace of the nation.

The association reiterated its mission to advocate for the rights and welfare of Nigerian students through peaceful and lawful channels.