The National Association of Nigerian Students has commended the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his timely palliative intervention to cushion the effects of naira and fuel scarcityin the state.
The student body conveyed this commendation in a statement jointly signed by Comrade Damilola Simeon Kehinde, Chairman, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS Joint Campus Committee (JCC) Ogun Axis, and Comrade Olufemi Owoeye, Public Relations Officer, National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS JCC/Ogun Axis and made available to newsmen in Abuja.
The students condemned the hardships being inflicted on Nigerians by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Naira redesign policy and the attendant Naira scarcity as well as the scarcity of fuel.
The union asserted that the gesture of Governor Abiodun was a demonstration of his commitment to the welfare, wellbeing and wellness of Ogun State citizens and residents alike.
“This enviable trait is further reaffirmed recently with the Governor’s decision to kickstart distribution of 400,000 food items to vulnerable residents in the state,” the statement read.
It added, “It is no news that the country is going through a rough patch right now and Nigerians more than ever need not just a sympathetic but also an empathetic government.
“It is, therefore, heartwarming that Ogun State Government has shown itself to be apparently in touch with the current realities of its constituents and have thus taken the bull by the horn by providing much need succour via free food items distribution.
“We, therefore, commend the Governor for this lifesaving initiative as many families are indeed unable to procure good food for their consumption.
“It is imperative that we strongly request that the students’ constituency be prioritised ahead of other sectors. Nigerian students are going through a horrendous time and food is a major problem for many.
“Without gainsaying, the students are the worst hit by the ongoing cash crunch as essential materials including food have tripled in cost while access to funds has been severely limited.
“We must remember that a sizeable number of POS business owners are students and have been largely out of business due to unavailability of cash.”
