Fuel Subsidy: NLC Commences Strike On Monday

with the removal of subsidy on petrol , there’s no doubt that Arab Spring is already here with us in Nigeria . Events that will follow will prove this right or wrong.

Leadership is not just about taking popular decisions,but taking the right decisions. The visionary leader takes his subjects where they ought to be,not where they want to be. For a society like ours to develop,changes are necessary. President Jonathan is bold enough to implement these changes.
Nigerians should focus on the ultimate goals of deregulation. Let us give the president the benefit of the doubt. Afterall,we voted for him.

The Nigerian govt. gave no notice on the removal of the subsidy so i wonder why that long time notice is giving by the organise labour.

We as Nigerians and intellectuals must always engage in constructive dialogue and not be (mis)led by what our insincere leaders tell us. The President asks us to sacrifice, what example in sacrifice has he shown (By budgeting almost N1 Billion to feeding at the Presidency)? They called a Town hall meeting, and the loudest voice echoed ‘no’ to the deregulation. Even if its the right thing, if the people are not ready and the government itself is clearly not ready, why go ahead with it at the detriment of all? Nigeria exports oil and there is even allocation of crude oil for local consumption. What happens to the proceeds of the swaps for refined products? This cruelty in the name of policy has thrown up so much information about the callousness and corruption in the country. It is quite clear that this decision though opined as an economic decision is more political. Does the President, by setting up a so called committee, have the right to spend money not appropriated by the National Assembly? Do our Economic advisers to the President realize that the cost of fuel does not affect just transport but virtually every aspect of the lives of an already impoverished citizenry? How out of touch with reality can our leaders really be? This action, truly describes how lost our leaders are. Well, this time, they better find themselves or be ready for a revolution. It ends this time around.

It is not a hidden fact taht the ultimate goal of deregulation is to enrich certin pockets. That is why this subsidy removal agenda has been in the works since the time of Babangida. If FG is serious about changes, let it start with slashing, and not increasing, allowances to the Senators and House of Reps members which we all know is ridiculously extravagant…only then can we take Jonathan’s word to the bank. If ANY attempt, however minute, had been made to fix the refineries BEFORE the subsidy removal, Nigerians wouldn’t complain as they would respect the fact that YOUR president means well. Get it right Terwase, support for the presidency shouldn’t be based on ethnic bias!

Subsidy removal is an old trick used by old politicians to shortchange Nigerians. It is not a hidden fact that the ultimate goal of deregulation is to enrich certain pockets, afterall, won’t the contracts be awarded to “certain” people?. That is why this subsidy removal agenda has been in the works since the time of Babangida. If FG is serious about changes, let it start with slashing, and not increasing, allowances to the Senators and House of Reps members which we all know is ridiculously extravagant…only then can we take Jonathan’s word to the bank. If ANY attempt, however minute, had been made to fix the refineries BEFORE the subsidy removal, Nigerians wouldn’t complain as they would respect the fact that YOUR president means well. However, with all the lies spinning from Jonathan’s table, plus arrests of protesters by the police and the military (which, by the way, is completely against democracy) compounded with the Northern governors’ pumping money all in an attempt to foil NLC and TUC strike, I truly pity the lot of every Nigerian who isn’t a politician or a thief.

we ave 2 follow what awolowo said and stand up 4 our right as NIGERIANS.and may God help us

If your understanding of removal of subsidy is to enrich pockets that is not correct. removal or not, contract award has been in existence.the question is what is the truth about the matter. if Govt continue with the same way of governance Nigerian will not actualized their dreams. let us give this new method a chance and see how it will work instead of condemning it. all his predecessors subsidized fuel and we did not get better, of what need is it to go the same way of which we know the end result. he has decided to start with subsidy removal maybe reduction in cost of governance could be next according to his priority. let us give this new pattern a chance. labor should know that so many of us are not in support of this strike action hence they should make it optional. they are not speaking for the majority of Nigerians and i am beginning to suspect NLC of being the foot soldiers of those benefiting from this organize looting called subsidy. think twice, better still pulse and ponder.

sincerely speakin we need war against mr president