OFFCUT: ‘Bring back fuel subsidy,’ Nigerians want Tinubu’s policy reversed to avert planned protest

To avert planned protests scheduled for August 1st to August 10, Nigerians have called on President Tinubu to reverse his policy of removing fuel subsidy. 

In a poser made by Tribune Online on all social media platforms, Nigerians were asked to suggest last-minute measures the President could take to prevent the protest. 

In response, many netizens advocated for the reinstatement of the fuel subsidy, arguing that its removal has led to increased fuel prices and widespread economic hardships.

They further contended that the newly approved minimum wage of 70,000 Naira and the government’s sale of 50kg of rice for 40,000 Naira are insufficient to alleviate the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians or stop the scheduled protest. 

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A Facebook user, Somosu Olusegun said, “Immediate reversal of fuel subsidy…& also opening of all land borders for free flow of various food commodities.”

Another Facebook user, @Muhammadu-Ameen Musa suggested, “He should reverse the removal of petroleum subsidy and use BVN/NIN to credit the account of each Nigerian with 100,000.”

Reacting on X ( formerly Twitter), @Cindybaby0109 wrote, “Let him open the borders to enable importation of food commodities, let him bring back the fuel subsidy, let him tell Minister of power to revert the old electricity tarrif. Tell the likes of @NGRSenate Akpabio, Bayo Ononuga,@GovWike to apologize to Nigerians for their utterances”

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Another user, @Olawale Salami, stated, “Plain and simple, he should urgently reverse the subsidy removal on petroleum products and electricity. Additionally, he should immediately cut all public officers’ salaries and allowances, including his own, by 50%. Only then will he be taken seriously.”

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User @oladare_ayodele suggested, “The government should reduce the electricity tariff by 200% for people in ‘Band A’ and restore 50% of the fuel subsidy. These changes would significantly improve the situation in the country.”

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@dammtT0147 reacted, “Control the price of fuel price in the country. Some selling 580,640,800,830,1000 above. Mind only the ones selling at 830 above have regular fuel supplies 💔”

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@magaji_eze6771 said, “The president took a wrong step in removing subsidy without first seeking the consent of Nigerians. And after the removal he should have ensure the price of petrol is stable and also available. I can’t say for sure how much petrol is been sold in Nigeria at the moment.”

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