Many, including civil servants in the state, have been trekking to work because of the hike in transport fares.
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Hours after the letter was issued, the price of petrol jumped to over N2,000 at filling stations and N2,500 at the black market. In a statement on Wednesday, Sunny James, the chairperson of NLC in Akwa Ibom, frowned at the short notice given by the marketers, saying the situation has worsened the condition of the already impoverished workers and citizens.
“Additionally, he expressed his commitment to exploring the establishment of a petroleum depot in Akwa Ibom State.” Mr Ememobong said.
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