Fuel Shortage Sparks Mass Protest In Abuja

Fuel Shortage Sparks Mass Protest In Abuja
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On Monday, September 2, demonstrators filled the streets of Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), due to the persistent fuel scarcity affecting the nation………CONTINUE READING 

The protest erupted amidst NNPCL’s admission that its significant debt to fuel suppliers is threatening the stability of fuel supplies across Nigeria. The corporation cited financial pressures as a major factor impeding its operations and further straining the already fragile fuel supply chain.

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, expressed concerns about the soaring cost of living, arbitrary fuel price hikes, and the ongoing scarcity. Falana called for an investigation into what he termed as “monumental fraud” in Nigeria’s fuel importation process.

During the demonstration, protesters chanted slogans and held banners criticizing Kyari’s leadership, with messages like “We are tired of fuel scarcity” and “No direction under Kyari.” They demanded increased transparency and accountability from the NNPCL.

Aminu Abbas, the Convener of the Coalition of Concerned Civil Society Organizations, addressed the media at Unity Fountain, questioning why a nation rich in oil resources continues to face severe fuel shortages. He urged President Bola Tinubu and other officials to act decisively to address the crisis and reform the NNPCL. Abbas criticized Kyari’s leadership, accusing him of exacerbating the situation and failing to mitigate the crisis.

“The fuel scarcity is not just an inconvenience; it’s a calculated perpetuation of suffering,” Abbas declared, emphasizing the need for immediate action and highlighting the widespread public frustration with the current state of affairs.

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