A human rights advocacy organisation, Amnesty International has urged the Nigerian authorities to protect the people most affected by its removal of fuel subsidy. During his inaugural speech on Monday, May 29, President Bola Tinubu announced an end to Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, citing budgetary concerns. The announcement led to a steep rise in fuel prices and widespread panic-buying of fuel. Some bus companies have been unable to refuel their vehicles, leaving many people stranded.
Cushion Effects Of Fuel Subsidy Removal On Nigerians, Address Widespread Hunger, Unemployment, Amnesty International Tells TinubuA human rights advocacy organisation, Amnesty International has urged the Nigerian authorities to protect the people most affected by its removal of fuel subsidy.During his inaugural speech on Monday, May 29, President Bola Tinubu announced an end to Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, citing budgetary concerns.
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