The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) recently announced its decision to withdraw from the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st, 2024. There have been rumors suggesting that the association’s withdrawal is influenced by Seyi Tinubu, son of the Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu. However, it is important to clarify that NANS’ decision to withdraw from the protest is independent and not influenced by any individual.
Every organization has the autonomy to determine its level of involvement in a protest. NANS has the right to withdraw from the demonstration without it being attributed to external pressures. The association believes in achieving transformation through collective resilience and perseverance rather than immediate upheaval, and this decision reflects its perspective on addressing the issues facing Nigeria.
The planned protest aimed to draw attention to the current economic difficulties faced by Nigerians and has received mixed reactions. While some support it, others doubt its impact and effectiveness.
In a democratic society, people have the right to express their opinions through peaceful protests. However, change and transformation take time and require collective efforts and resilience to overcome complex issues.
It’s unreasonable to make baseless accusations and spread false information about Seyi Tinubu, who has been actively involved in contributing to the development of Nigeria and has made significant contributions.
It’s important to respect NANS’ decision to withdraw from the protest and focus on working together to find long-term solutions.
