The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has firmly distanced itself from alleged plans by certain organizations to organize demonstrations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The EFCC had recently raised alarms about a mysterious group allegedly plotting to incite protests against the Commission. The anti-graft agency noted that this group had been actively promoting the protest through social media platforms, attempting to enlist vulnerable young Nigerians, including students, to oppose the EFCC.
In a statement released on Thursday, NANS President Lucky Emonefe criticized the attempts by unidentified groups to exploit students for their own agenda.
“We strongly condemn the attempt to use students by these shadowy groups to intimidate the EFCC and distract it from its vital mission of ridding the country of corruption. Nigerian students and NANS stand in support of the EFCC and its mandate to combat economic and financial crimes,” the statement read.
NANS raised alarms over incidents involving students being approached and manipulated to disrupt the important work of the EFCC, which plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation’s reputation, honor, and financial stability. The organization advised students to stay alert and resist being exploited by dishonest individuals aiming to obstruct the EFCC’s advancements.
