Are Nigerians Ready For The Fuel Subsidy Removal?

The year 2012 witnessed one of the biggest protests ever staged in Nigeria. Former President Goodluck Jonathan, tried to remove the fuel subsidy but Nigerians weren’t having it. However, on May 11 2016, the fuel subsidy was finally removed by the Buhari administration and it meant petrol will be sold at N145 per litre.

Although experts have argued that the country spends trillions of Naira on the subsidy which has not even benefited Nigerians…

They should have warned us sha.

I'm not even necessarily in favour of the #fuelsubsidy. But to remove it overnight w/o warning…after the worst #FuelScarcity ever. Cold.
— Yemisi Adegoke (@briticoyemo) May 12, 2016

Nigerians are still going to be the ones most affected by the increase in fuel price.

I know the removal is necessary. But this is Nigeria, governance really is beyond strong will when pples life are gona be affected directly.
— H2O (@Halimaoji) May 12, 2016

Because the country is already harsh enough on Nigerians.

Who wants to buy petrol at N145?? The civil servants who have been owed for several months or Nigerians who lost their jobs recently?
— Tomide (@Tomyboiz) May 11, 2016

Does this even guarantee an increase in the minimum wage?

Final say: Pegging fuel price at N145 when you're not increasing minimum wage or giving 3 months notice is quite insensitive. My opinion
— That Andy (@AndyMadaki) May 11, 2016

Will our employers increase our salaries too?

Dear Employer,

The fuel price is now N145. Shouldn't there be a review of salary or at least, transport allowance?

Sincerely yours,
Shoes.
— I have Shoes™ (@abubakar47i) May 11, 2016

The bus fares are going to be unbelievable.

I can't wait to hear how much obalende would be from Ajah tomorrow.
— Pichu Sneh! (@Dxski_) May 11, 2016

How much will a full tank cost now?

When your full tank becomes 7k but your car did not become an SUV to complete the package pic.twitter.com/1p8wIPGDnj
— M. (@Monaayy) May 11, 2016

Some people have obviously been hoarding fuel all this while.

LMAOOOOOOOOOO! Even petrol stations in ibadan that never sold fuel in their lives don open gates! What a country!
— Pichu Sneh! (@Dxski_) May 12, 2016

Will things be better for the unborn generation of Nigerians?

Fuel issue and electricity are the reality Nigerians have to deal with rn. I only hope our kids are served better in their own generation.
— Yemi (@Babygiwa) May 12, 2016

No more going to pick anybody up again abeg.

Fuel @ 145/litre….

Every spirit of 'Come and pick me' will die by fire.
— Igbo Angel (@SlimDandyMUFC) May 11, 2016

Even though Nigerians are angry, some people still want to collect the prize for Chief Amebo of Nigeria.

This is why you should follow us! We were on the right track
when we tweeted about a potential hike in fuel prices. pic.twitter.com/rk1eFVx00o
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) May 11, 2016

It’s time to get our hustles up.

Dear God,
No matter what the price of Fuel rises to, may I be able to afford it
No matter how bad things get, may I still be a Giver! AMEN.
— Amina Ebele (@DeliciousAmina) May 11, 2016

The subsidy removal better mark the end of fuel scarcity…

145 x 60 = 8700. For full tank. We move!

Good bye fuel subsidy!
Good bye fuel scarcity!
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— Abdulrahman (@Lemeveteran) May 11, 2016

And we hope Nigerians will benefit from the subsidy removal as explained by the petroleum minister.

According to @IbeKachikwu , Nigeria spent N1Trillion on fuel subsidy in 2015. If true, subsidy has to go pic.twitter.com/z88U51a266
— A Big Nwa (@Oddy4real) May 11, 2016

Are Nigerians Ready For The Fuel Subsidy Removal?

Although experts have argued that the country spends trillions of Naira on the subsidy which has not even benefited Nigerians…

They should have warned us sha.

Nigerians are still going to be the ones most affected by the increase in fuel price.

Because the country is already harsh enough on Nigerians.

Does this even guarantee an increase in the minimum wage?

Will our employers increase our salaries too?

The bus fares are going to be unbelievable.

How much will a full tank cost now?

Some people have obviously been hoarding fuel all this while.

Will things be better for the unborn generation of Nigerians?

No more going to pick anybody up again abeg.

Even though Nigerians are angry, some people still want to collect the prize for Chief Amebo of Nigeria.

It’s time to get our hustles up.

The subsidy removal better mark the end of fuel scarcity…

And we hope Nigerians will benefit from the subsidy removal as explained by the petroleum minister.

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Are Nigerians Ready For The Fuel Subsidy Removal?

Although experts have argued that the country spends trillions of Naira on the subsidy which has not even benefited Nigerians…

They should have warned us sha.

Nigerians are still going to be the ones most affected by the increase in fuel price.

Because the country is already harsh enough on Nigerians.

Does this even guarantee an increase in the minimum wage?

Will our employers increase our salaries too?

The bus fares are going to be unbelievable.

How much will a full tank cost now?

Some people have obviously been hoarding fuel all this while.

Will things be better for the unborn generation of Nigerians?

No more going to pick anybody up again abeg.

Even though Nigerians are angry, some people still want to collect the prize for Chief Amebo of Nigeria.

It’s time to get our hustles up.

The subsidy removal better mark the end of fuel scarcity…

And we hope Nigerians will benefit from the subsidy removal as explained by the petroleum minister.

About the Authors

More by this author

OUR MISSION

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