Reps reject removal of fuel subsidy

Members of the House of Representatives, Tuesday unanimously rejected a motion seeking the removal of fuel subsidy.

This was sequel to a motion promoted by Rep Sunday Kareemi, PDP, Kogi entitled: ‘The recurring crisis of fuel subsidy’ which was killed on arrival by members of the House.

Lawmakers in turn roundly condemned the motion saying it is anti-people to remove fuel subsidy.

Rather, lawmakers asked the incoming administration of  Gen. Muhammadu Buhari ( retd),‎ to sustain the subsidy regime.

Students warn Buhari against fuel subsidy removal

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday warned the President elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari against any attempt to remove fuel subsidy, saying such action would be vehemently resisted.

Similarly, it called on the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan not to assent to the budget when it gets to his table, if there was no provision for fuel subsidy in it.

In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Com. Nwanko Ezekiel, in Abuja, the group said removing fuel subsidy was anti-people.