The group described the action as the beginning of economic rebirth for the country.
The group also said President Buhari and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, have carved niches for themselves in Nigeria’s history and deserving laurels for daring to do the right thing.
A statement by the United Kingdom Coordinator of the group in Abuja, Adeka Onyilo, said: “The inherited rot that left Nigerians suffering on fuel queues was becoming an international embarrassment until President Buhari took the bull by the horn.
“The cartel that acquire FOREX from government under the guise of importing petrol only embark on round tripping has been severed from the supply chain and should leave the government with some money to invest in other sectors that will touch the lives of citizens across board.
“We however urged that the judicious and prudent management of the resources of Nigeria vested in the custody of the present government because this is important to the nation’s prosperity.”
It further urged President Buhari and Kachikwu, to ensure that Nigerians who now have to pay realistic prices for petrol are not short-changed by fraudulent marketers who tamper with their meter to under dispense the product.
“We further urge the Minister to enforce the price cap as reports indicate that some outlets still sell above the computed N145 per litre. Such development can only create the cover for those opposed to change to creep on the government and populace with another price hike or petrol scarcity citing the willingness of the people to pay more as excuse,” the group said in the statement. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Is it my level of understanding or what? Subsidy per litre of petrol is N13.7k. Pump price per litre was N86.5k. Add both together we get N100.2k. So why the computer price of 145? I don't want to be abusive but any one supporting 145 increase must be on cheap drugs except they can give us a logical explanation that bring 86.5 + 13.7 to be equal to 145.
ReplyDeleteBuhari is fooling himself not us...any idiot outside the country can say anything cos it's not affecting them....
ReplyDeleteDiaspora come home and stop your stupid style of craving attention from your home that you don't contribute to its growth. Only talk begging for attention and if possible support and money. If diaspora no pay you come home.
ReplyDeleteI am in diaspora and not as stupid as those supporting Buhari on the new petrol price.. It's ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you guys. Diaspora my foot. Come home and see how Nigerians are suffering including your relations.Mtchewwww
ReplyDeleteThese sycophants should shut their mouth. They live in poverty abroad and they want Nigerians to be like them.
ReplyDeleteThey're looking for government attention, the suffering is too much please. Government should please take easy with the poor masses. Everything is at the increase everyday. It is too much.
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