Pro-democracy activist, Hon Mike Msuaan has called on the authorities to extend fuel subsidy removal palliatives to students of higher institutions of learnings in the country.
Speaking when he was conferred with the distinguished service award as a True Nationalist in Abuja, he argued that the palliatives would cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal on students across the country.
Applauding the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian students (NANS) over the display of understanding with the federal government on the decision to remove fuel subsidy, he expressed satisfaction over the display of maturity so far displayed by the current NANS leadership on the issue.
He said it was heartwarming that students resisted the temptation to join those he termed the “enemies of government to protest and destabilize the government” over the removal of fuel subsidy.
Expressing gratitude to the leadership of NANS for finding him worthy for the exalted award, he pledged his support for any progressive and meaningful endeavour embarked by NANS.
Msuaan regretted his inability to attend the NANS summit explaining that it coincided with the inauguration of ministers which he had to attend in solidarity with his friends who were nominated ministers by President Tinubu.
He said he was happy with the service award because NANS has been his constituency.
According to him ” I am a student of struggle and a product of struggle. NANS has given me the exposure and catapulted me to where I am today”
He encouraged them as leaders of Tomorrow to remain steadfast in service to the nation.
Presenting the award on behalf of the National president in Abuja , the senate president, Comrade Nnalue Attah eulogized the sterling leadership qualities of Hon. Msuaan as a former student unionist, describing him as an inspiration to Students and the nation in general. He said, Msuaan remains an Icon and Cynosure of NANS.
Attah explained that, they visited Msuaan’s office to present the award which was originally slated for presentation to him and other eminent Nigerians at a one day education summit with the Theme, Building a strong Advocacy for increased investment in higher education held at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU).
He explained further that, Hon. Mike Msuaan was unavoidably absent due to other important national engagements hence their decision to present the award to him in his Abuja office.
The award reads , NANS service Award presented to Hon. Mike Msuaan MON
” In appreciation, recognition of your selfless services and meritorious services
to students welfarism, you have championed and promoted lots of students consciousness and advancement among students population ”
NANS entourage included,
Comrade Nnalue Felix Attah, Senate President, Comrade Usman Baba Kankia, National Secretary General, Comrade Jabir Aminu Maiturare, Chief of Staff NANS National Secretariat, Comrade Abubakar Bature, SA Special Duties to NANS Secretary, Comrade Fahad Yusuf Maigoro, Director Protocol to NANS Secretary.
