Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria: Jonathan, Governors Meets over Crisis

Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria

President Goodluck Jonathan meets with the 36 state governors to find a way to get them involved to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy.

The removal of subsidy and deregulation of the pricing of petrol has led to nationwide protests, with workers planning to commence nationwide strike on Monday.

Speaking Thursday, Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State said it was necessary for the government to remove the subsidy so that for the first time, it would be used in the interest of the common man in the rural areas across the country.

Many had took to the street including Lawyers, Unions and even the Youths in some of the states.

It has become crucial for the Federal Government and The State Governors to meet and put heads together for a way forward.

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