A large group of Nigerians, led by the Coalition of Concerned Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria, converged on Abuja on Monday to protest the persistent fuel scarcity in the country.
The protesters, who gathered at the Abuja Unity Fountain, called on the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to take immediate action to address the fuel shortage.
Comrade Aminu Abbas, convener of the group, criticized the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Mele Kyari, for the situation.
The protesters carried placards with messages such as “We are tired of hearing stories about our refineries”, “No direction, Kyari is just drifting with the wind”, and “We want accountability in the affairs of NNPCL”.
The coalition expressed frustration with the state of disrepair of the refineries, alleging sabotage of local refineries, and demanded accountability from the NNPCL.
The protesters emphasized that the situation has worsened with no end in sight, and urged the government to take concrete steps to address the fuel scarcity.
“Why do we, the people, have to endure endless queues, inflated prices, and the daily uncertainty of whether we can fuel our vehicles or power our homes? The answer lies in the gross incompetence and mismanagement.
“We ask: what has Kyari done to alleviate this crisis? Where are the solutions? Why are our refineries, which should be the backbone of our fuel supply, still in disrepair?
“We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s history. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda promises a new beginning for our country, a path to prosperity and security for all Nigerians”.
– Vanguard
