Oil Subsidy Removal: NUJ, NLC Collaborates to Shut Down Nigeria, Wednesday

FROM OUR IMPECCABLE SOURCE

In representing the expectations of the already suffering Nigerians, an emergency Central Working Committee meeting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ was convened online today, Saturday, June 3, 2023, where issues surrounding the decision by the Federal Government to remove Fuel Subsidies were discussed and the position already taken by Nigeria Labour Congress to shut down Nigeria by Wednesday if the Federal Government fails to reverse to the old price petroleum products.

According to a press statement from the National Headquarters of the pen profession had it that after presentations by the National President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, and the National Treasurer, Comrade Bamidele Atunbi on the position taken by NLC on the matter, members unanimously adopted the position of NLC on the issue.

CWC reiterates the argument that although the removal of fuel subsidy will free allocations which can be channeled to the provisions of infrastructure and creation of additional jobs, the sudden removal could however lead to social unrest and protests as people may perceive Government as being insensitive to their plight.
CWC also notes that already there is an astronomical increase in the prices of petroleum products and high inflation which have drastically reduced the purchasing power of citizens.

Accordingly, CWC directs all State Councils of the Union to mobilize members to withdraw their services and commence protests nationwide from Wednesday next week, 7th June 2023, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNCPL) refuses to reverse the new price regime in the oil sector.

Shuaibu Usman Leman,
Walin Shadalafiya,
National Secretary