The National Association of Niger State Students (NANISS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Niger State Government, demanding immediate action on the non-payment of student scholarships and the dire state of educational infrastructure. The student body has warned it will launch a mass protest if the government fails to address its grievances by the deadline.
In a press release dated August 23, 2025, NANISS stated that despite “extensive consultations” with government officials over the past year, their concerns have not been adequately addressed. The association accused the government of a continued lack of attention to the education sector.
According to the release, signed by NANISS National President Mohammed Isah Bashi and National Secretary Hassan Abdullahi, the protest is a last resort after all peaceful engagements have failed. The group plans to “embark on a peaceful mass protest to press home our demands” if there is no “meaningful response” from the state government within the stipulated seven-day period.
The statement emphasized that the students remain committed to a peaceful process, but their rights must be respected and protected. The ultimatum follows an “Emergency Student Engagement,” where members held special prayers and discussions in preparation for potential action.
The students’ action comes as various civic groups in the state continue to decry billions allegedly wasted on education, with little to show for the investment. This mounting pressure from both the students and civil society puts the Niger State Government in a difficult position to act before the deadline expires.
