OPEN THE FUEL GATES

Now that the Federal Government has removed the fuel subsidy with an attendant increase in the pump price of petrol from N86.50 per litre to N145 per litre, I am definitely beginning to see the #Change which, ironically is leaving very sparse or no change in our pockets. If I recall correctly, part of their campaign promises was that petrol will be sold at N40 per litre. I know I suck at mathematics and additions and all of that numbers game, but bia, if you subtract 40 from 145, that is a 105-wide gap.

Some of my friends and colleagues are of the opinion that the National Labour Congress, in its infinite wisdom
, should embark on a nationwide strike reminiscent of the time when ex-president Jonathan’s Administration gave us a New Year gift a la subsidy removal. Banks and various businesses shut down at that period. It is definitely not a good experience and I am among the ranks of people NOT calling for an encore.

Hard as this is, I believe that the removal of the fuel subsidy is a step in the right direction. It is just the timing that is a little unpalatable. Of course, patriotic Nigerians are already showing their displeasure with the recent development on social media with the hashtag #OccupyNigeria. I look forward to an attendant hike in the cost of transportation, prices of foodstuff and all wonderful things that have made our country as great as it is today.

I still hold high hopes for Nigeria that we will walk out of this tunnel and emerge into the bright sunlight someday. In other news, if anyone knows where good BMX bicycles are sold at not-expensive prices, kindly comment with a phone number you can be reached on. I have always wanted to exercise.

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