Pro- democracy activist, Hon Mike Msuaan has called on the authorities to extend fuel subsidy removal palliatives to students of higher institutions of learnings.
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.
Msuaan applauded 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 said, “the current NANS leadership has been matured and decent in their struggle.
‘‘They exhibited same when government removed subsidy. Instead of joining enemies of government to protest and destabilize the government, NANS opted for robust engagement with government for the good of the Nigerian students. He said this showed stability, capacity and dependability.”
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 upon 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 Bola 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.