Nigerian Students’ Body (NANS) Calls for Nationwide Protest Over Tax Laws
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans to spearhead a nationwide protest over tax laws, signaling a major escalation in public resistance against the Federal Government’s newly enacted fiscal reforms. The student movement, which represents millions of Nigerian youths across tertiary institutions, has expressed strong opposition to the tax bills, warning that the policies will impose severe financial pressure on already struggling households and students.
In an official statement released by the association’s leadership, NANS argued that Nigeria’s fragile economic environment cannot sustain aggressive tax policies without worsening poverty levels. According to the students’ body, the new tax framework threatens the survival of small businesses, erodes the purchasing power of families, and indirectly places a heavier burden on students whose education depends largely on household income. The association maintained that the timing of the reforms is poorly aligned with the current reality of inflation, unemployment, and rising living costs.
Mobilization for the protest has gathered momentum across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. NANS has instructed its zonal and campus coordinators to commence widespread awareness campaigns, engaging students, civil society groups, labor unions, and other stakeholders to build a coordinated nationwide response. The body insists that while the government seeks to grow revenue, it has not matched these efforts with meaningful improvements in public infrastructure, education funding, or student welfare programs.
According to internal communications from the association, the nationwide protest is scheduled to begin simultaneously in Abuja and across all thirty six state capitals. NANS is demanding an immediate suspension of the implementation of the tax laws pending a transparent and comprehensive social impact assessment. The leadership stated that Nigerian youths can no longer remain passive while policies that shape their future are enacted without broad consultation or consideration of their long term consequences.
The students’ body further appealed to the Presidency and relevant economic managers to place the welfare of ordinary Nigerians above rigid fiscal models that prioritize revenue generation over human well being. They stressed that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved when policies deepen hardship and reduce access to education for the younger generation.
As the planned demonstrations draw closer, security agencies have reportedly heightened surveillance amid government concerns that the protests could be infiltrated by criminal elements. NANS, however, has assured the public that the nationwide protest over tax laws will be peaceful, lawful, and well coordinated. The association emphasized its commitment to non violence and responsible civic engagement.
The unfolding standoff between Nigerian students and the government reflects a growing national debate over the country’s economic direction. As public discontent intensifies, the handling of this protest may serve as a critical test of the administration’s ability to balance fiscal reform with social stability during a period of widespread economic hardship.
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