The National Association of Nigerian Students NANS has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states to reverse their decision to shut down schools for five weeks during the Ramadan fast—or face mass protests across the country.
In a strongly worded statement, NANS described the move as a direct attack on students’ right to education, warning that any attempt to disrupt the academic calendar under the guise of religious observance would not be tolerated.
“We respect religious obligations, but education must not suffer. If these governors fail to act, we will mobilize students for nationwide protests to defend our future,” the statement read.
The students’ body called on the federal government and education stakeholders to intervene before the deadline expires, vowing to take action if their demands are ignored.
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