Students’ Body Rejects FRSC’s Directive, Demands Immediate Dialogue
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), threatening to shut down any of its commands that impound official vehicles belonging to the association.
The student body expressed outrage over a recent directive by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, instructing officers to arrest and impound vehicles affiliated with NANS. In a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, NANS National Headquarters, Oladimeji Uthman, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the association described the directive as not only disrespectful but also a direct attack on its structured operations.
Uthman emphasized that if any FRSC command enforces the directive by impounding NANS vehicles—whether at the national, zonal, Joint Campus Committee (JCC), National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), National Association of University Students (NAUS), National Association of Colleges of Education Students (NANCES), or Students’ Union Government (SUG) levels—the body will mobilize in full force.
“We will not hesitate to stage a massive protest to defend our rights. The directive to seize our vehicles is a deliberate attempt to frustrate our movement and representation of Nigerian students. We will not tolerate any form of disrespect towards our organization,” the statement read.
While condemning the FRSC’s directive, NANS also called for a constructive dialogue to resolve the matter. The association urged the FRSC to invite its leadership for discussions, emphasizing the need for mutual respect in addressing the concerns.
“Engaging in meaningful discussions will help address any concerns amicably rather than creating unnecessary tensions that could lead to avoidable confrontations,” Uthman stated.
NANS reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for Nigerian students and ensuring that their rights and mobility are protected. The student body warned that failure to withdraw the directive could lead to widespread protests, disrupting FRSC operations across the country.
This latest development adds to the ongoing friction between student activists and government agencies, raising concerns about the need for better engagement strategies between both parties.
