NANS Leadership Divided Over Alleged Selective Distribution Of Tinubu’s CNG Buses

 Abuja, Nigeria- The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is embroiled in a crisis over the controversial distribution of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to universities and other higher institutions nationwide.

A faction within the student body has accused NANS national president, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, and Senate President, Comrade Babatunde Akinteye Afeez, of unfairly distributing the buses, leaving many students without access to this vital transportation resource.

The accused leaders’ actions have sparked a discontent, as students on several campuses face transportation shortages that could lead to hardship and economic strain.

In response, the faction has issued a vote of no confidence on Emonefe and Akinteye, calling for immediate accountability.

A formal petition, signed by the NANS leaders from institutions such as Dangote University of Science and Technology, Federal College of Land and Resources Technology, and Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, demands the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The petition urges swift action to prevent further unrest and safeguard the president’s political credibility.

The petition has been widely circulated, with copies sent to top officials, including the Director-General of the Department of State Services, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The petition’s signatories stress the urgency of resolving the matter to prevent a breakdown of order within Nigeria’s student community.

According to the petition, “This decision, made by the President of NANS, Comr. Lucky Emonofe, in collaboration with the Senate President, Comr. Babatunde Akinteye Afeez is a flagrant disregard for the principles of equity, justice, and transparency.”

The union faction explained tha the buses meant to benefit all Nigerian students have been selectively distributed, leaving many students without access to this vital resource.

“This unequal distribution will inevitably lead to a shortage of transportation options within our campuses, causing undue hardship and economic challenges for Nigerian students.”

They noted that the economic implications of this unequal distribution cannot be overstated.

“Many students rely on affordable transportation to commute from campuses, and the shortage of these buses will only exacerbate the economic challenges facing Nigerian students. This will lead to increased costs for alternative transportation, which will further burden students who are already struggling to cope with the situation”.

“Mr. President, we urge you to take immediate action by addressing this issue, as it will inevitably have far-reaching consequences on your political integrity. The unequal distribution of the buses will not only tarnish the image of NANS but also undermine the trust and confidence of students in your leadership, particularly during these economically challenging times across the country”.

“Furthermore, this incident will likely be perceived as a gross dereliction of duty by the NANS President and the Senate President, which will in turn reflect poorly on your administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and fairness. It is imperative to take decisive action to address this issue and restore the trust and confidence of students in the leadership of NANS,” the Union stated.

“In view of the aforementioned fact, we request that you take the following actions: We demand a thorough investigation into the distribution process to identify those responsible for the unequal distribution of the buses.”

It said, “We therefore call for the immediate redistribution of the buses to ensure that all students have equal access to this resource. We equally demand that the President and Senate President of NANS be held accountable for their actions and appropriate disciplinary measures taken against them due to the shortage of these buses within campuses”.

“From the foregoing, we hereby pass a vote of no confidence on the duo of Lucky Emonefe and Babatunde Akinteye Afeez. We believe that it is your responsibility as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ensure that the resources meant for the benefit of all students are distributed equitably, fairly, and transparently”.

“We hope that you will take immediate action to address this issue and restore the trust of Nigerian students in the leadership of NANS,” the faction added.