KEY POINTS

• The governing body NANS opposes the telephone-rate growth since it creates undue financial burden for Nigerian people.
• Student dependence on telecommunications services for learning and communication purposes leads to excessive challenges from the hike.
• The organizations and representatives of telecom companies along with the Minister of Communications and NCC received a 72-hour deadline.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) officially condemned the elevated telecommunications rates established by communication companies due to their belief that these hikes disregarded Nigerian economic challenges, thereby NANS rejects telecom tariff hike.

Condemnation of tariff hike

As stated in a joint declaration between Nans officials Comrade Anzaku Shedrack Ovye and Comrade Samson Ajasa Adeyemi the student organization denounced the price increase because it substantially increased phone call and data rates during an economic downturn affecting Nigerian citizens.

NANS considers this move as an insulting act toward Nigerian citizen well-being while opposing fundamental sector principles of affordable and accessible communication.

The organization pointed out how students face problems from this decision because inexpensive telecom services help them with academic research and virtual learning along with maintaining communication with their families.

NANS rejects telecom tariff hike, calls for 72-hour ultimatum and protest warning

The Nigerian National Mass Association (NANS) requires telecom companies and Dr. Bosun Tijani alongside the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to reverse the tariff hike within 72 hours.

NANS rejects telecom tariff hike, the association established that refusal to meet these demands will trigger nationwide student protests that seek complete telecom sector examination as well as justice and ministerial accountability.

The statement declared that students will not allow corporate greed and regulatory negligence to harm the rights and welfare of Nigerian students.

Call for stakeholder engagement

The National Association of Nigerian Students urged telecom providers to embrace stakeholder collaboration for finding sustainable resolutions while integrating consumer welfare above economic profits.

NANS continues to act as a student advocacy organization dedicated to fighting for fair treatment and overall well-being of all Nigerians.

The statement declared both organizations will maintain responsibility over correct parties to guarantee student rights along with citizenship rights get appropriate protection.