Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Plc, has lamented over the worsening living conditions of Nigerians.
Elumelu said this in a series of tweets on Twitter on
Thursday.
The Nigerian businessman said things are getting worse and
urged Nigerians to be vocal ahead 2023 general election by demanding and
advocating for leaders that will deliver.
“This morning, I am listening to my colleagues at the office
bemoan the very pressing issues that they face every day in this country, and
how things have been getting worse and worse –no electricity for 5 days, hikes
in the price of diesel, frightening food inflation, “ he said.
“How can a country so
rich in natural resources have 90% of its citizens living in hardship and
poverty?
“I have often said that access to electricity is critical
for our development, alleviation of poverty and hardship. And speaking of
security, our people are afraid!”
The UBA chairman said Nigeria cannot meet its production
quota because of oil theft and called for more security measures.
“Businesses are
suffering. How can we be losing over 95% of oil production to thieves,” he
queried.
“Look at the Bonny Terminal that should be receiving over
200k barrels of crude oil daily, instead it receives less than 3,000 barrels,
leading the operator @Shell to declare force majeure.
“Why are we paying taxes if our security agencies can’t stop
this? It is clear that the reason Nigeria is unable to meet its OPEC production
quota is not because of low investment but because of theft, pure and simple!
“Meanwhile, oil-producing countries are smiling as their
foreign reserves rise. What is Nigeria’s problem? We need to hold our leaders
more accountable!
“Elections are coming
– security and resources need to be everyone’s agenda — let’s be vocal for our
nation’s priority.
“Evil prevails when good people are silent. We need to be
vocal about 2023. Let’s focus on Nigeria. Demand and advocate for leaders that
deliver.
“In 2023, Nigeria must be on a strong trajectory for
progress and development.”
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