NANS warns against damaging private refineries, threatening nationwide student protests

Oladoja added that in the face of current economic challenges, revitalizing and protecting the local refining sector has become an urgent national priority. He warned that ignoring this could reflect the fate of Nigeria’s once thriving textile industry, which is now languishing due to a lack of government protection and consistent policy direction.

“The experience of the textile industry is a reminder of what can happen if local industry is not supported. If the same pattern is repeated in the oil sector, this country could lose opportunities for industrial recovery,” he warned.

He called on the Federal Government and relevant agencies to guarantee fair access to crude oil for both government-owned and private refineries and ensure a fair operational environment that encourages investment and sustainability.

“Freedom of association must be respected, and industrial relations must be conducted in accordance with the law. Stakeholders need to work together to maintain productivity and investor confidence,” said Oladoja.

The NANS leader stressed the importance of transparent policies that prioritize the allocation of crude oil to local refineries, fair pricing mechanisms for domestic processors, and reduced dependence on fuel imports – while safeguarding private sector investment and ensuring industrial peace.

“The Nigerian student movement supports policies that strengthen national growth and protect the country’s economic stability. We will continue to legally engage to ensure that these goals are achieved,” Oladoja stressed.

He further emphasized that Nigerian students will not remain silent in the face of policies that threaten job creation or economic progress, and stressed that protecting local oil refineries is not only an industrial matter but also a patriotic responsibility to ensure the future of the nation.