NLC Warns FG against total removal of subsidy

 The Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Kwara State, The Kwara State,  Mr. Faruk Akanbi and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Mr. Israel Adebisi; as well as  the Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin chapter, Mr. Rafiu Balogun have unanimously reacted to the ongoing rumour that the FG may soon increase fuel price.

Their reaction was a total rejection of a complete removal of fuel subsidy when Nigerians are already facing difficulties as a result of the initial increment

In an interview with journalist today, Akanbi gave reasons why fuel price cannot be increased at the moment, he said  “Whatever is the decision of the NLC at the headquarters, that decision is binding on NLC in Kwara State. We also do not subscribe to removal of total subsidy because it will create more problems for Nigerians. We want to enjoin Nigerians to do everything lawful that will make the Federal Government see reasons why it must not add to the pains of Nigerians.”

“You know we said we suspended the strike, if they do it again, we will go back on strike. We will support whatever measure or decision our national body takes,” Adebisi said.

Balogun who warned the Federal against any further increment, stated that no increment woukd be possible until the rot in the oil industry is tackled in the most professional way.
According to him, “If the rumour of another increase in pump price of fuel is anything to go by, then our government is ill advised. What should be of paramount importance to government is the consideration and implementation of Faruq Lawan Committee’s report on fuel subsidy.”

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