The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) ZONE D has rallied support for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) over alleged sabotage attacks on the firm.

The body said as voice of students across the South West geopolitical zone, it firmly aligns with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda is boldly redefining governance in the petroleum sector.

The NNPC Ltd said it has uncovered an emerging coordinated sabotage campaign by a syndicate of known and faceless actors, within and outside the organisation, spreading lies and misinformation simply to discredit the company’s leadership.

But a statement by NANS zone D Coordinator, Comr. Owolewa Taiwo said the ongoing transformation of NNPC Ltd is not just necessary, but long overdue.

According to him, the days of unchecked corruption, inefficiency, and exploitation must be permanently buried.

He said: “Let it be clearly stated, the students of Southwest Nigeria under NANS ZONE D will not fold their arms while a few disgruntled elements try to take the nation backward.

“Should these saboteurs fail to cease their campaign of calumny and betrayal, we will mobilize Nigerian students in their thousands for a peaceful but firm resistance. We will not allow the enemies of progress to hijack the future the President Tinubu government is working so hard to secure.

“This is corruption fighting back, but we, the students of Nigeria, stand ready to fight back with truth, unity, and unwavering resolve.

“We therefore call on all progressive citizens, civil society organizations, student leaders, and media practitioners across the country to rise in defense of this national interest. The petroleum sector is too strategic to be left in the hands of those who prosper in chaos.

“We salute the management of NNPC Ltd. for their courage and focus, and we reaffirm our loyalty to the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.”