Removal of fuel subsidy painful but necessary

Removal of fuel subsidy painful but necessary – Minister (guardian)

11 Jul 2025 12:17 pm

Politics

The Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva has stated that the recent removal of fuel subsidy in the country was a painful but necessary decision. The governments decision to end the subsidy has caused a rise in fuel prices and sparked protests across the country. Sylva explained that the subsidy was no longer sustainable due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to redirect funds to more pressing sectors. He also assured Nigerians that the government is committed to providing alternative sources of energy and creating a more efficient and transparent fuel pricing system.

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1) The Minister says removing fuel subsidy was tough but needed, Do you agree, or could it have been done better? 0
2) A year after subsidy removal, Have you seen any real benefits or has it brought more hardship? 1
3) Some say the timing was off, Should the government have waited until adequate support systems were ready? 0
4) The Minister says it was a tough call, Do leaders really get how hard subsidy removal hits everyday Nigerians? 0
5) With transport and food costs up, Has the government done enough to ease the burden since removing subsidy? 0

1) The Minister says removing fuel subsidy was tough but needed, Do you agree, or could it have been done better?

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2) A year after subsidy removal, Have you seen any real benefits or has it brought more hardship?
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11 Jul

What real benefits? Are you kidding me? I have noticed something in Nigeria, once we start enjoying anything in Nigeria, it's either government or village people that will tamper with it. I personally don't see the benefit from the removal of fuel subsidy.

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3) Some say the timing was off, Should the government have waited until adequate support systems were ready?

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4) The Minister says it was a tough call, Do leaders really get how hard subsidy removal hits everyday Nigerians?

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5) With transport and food costs up, Has the government done enough to ease the burden since removing subsidy?

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