By 2pm today, Federal Government representatives are scheduled to meet with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to discuss the proposed removal of the fuel subsidy.
This was revealed during an interview with ChannelsTV on Wednesday morning by the NLC National President, Joe Ajaero.
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He said the position of Labour has been clear that even if President Bola Tinubu has a good intention, alternatives must be provided.
He said the President should have asked questions and find out the implications of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians on the streets.
The NLC boss listed the alternatives to include the repair of the nation’s four refineries, provision of transportation of alternatives for the Nigerian workers, amongst others.
On Monday during his inaugural speech at the Eagle Square in Abuja, Tinubu said the era of subsidy payment on fuel has ended, adding that the 2023 Budget made no provision for fuel subsidy and more so, subsidy payment is no longer justifiable.
“The fuel subsidy is gone,” Tinubu said, noting that his government would instead channel funds into infrastructure and other areas to strengthen the economy.
This proclamation triggered panic-buying across the country with many filling stations hiking the prices, as a result.
