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Tinubu’s Vacation Raises Concerns Amid Fuel Price Hike
Ibrahim Kabir Masari, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters, shared insights from his recent visit with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his X account.
He revealed that he had the privilege of meeting President Tinubu at his private residence in the United Kingdom, where they engaged in meaningful discussions on various topics of national interest.
Following their meeting in the UK, Masari indicated that they traveled to Paris, France, for another significant engagement, although specific details about these discussions were not disclosed.
President Tinubu is currently on a two-week working vacation in the UK, which he began on October 2.
This trip is part of his annual leave, allowing him to take a break from the pressures of office.
However, the timing of this vacation has raised eyebrows, especially given the challenging economic situation in Nigeria.
The country has been grappling with widespread hardship, largely exacerbated by recent fuel price hikes.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently announced an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to N1,030 per litre.
This surge in fuel prices has intensified the economic strain on ordinary Nigerians, who are already facing rising costs of living and declining purchasing power.
Many citizens have expressed frustration over the government’s handling of the economy, leading to increased scrutiny of President Tinubu’s decision to take a vacation abroad during such turbulent times.
Despite the criticism, Masari’s visit signifies ongoing efforts within the government to address various political and economic challenges facing Nigeria.
The discussions between Masari and Tinubu may indicate a focus on strategies to navigate these pressing issues and strengthen governance as the administration seeks to implement reforms and policies aimed at alleviating the current hardships faced by citizens.
As President Tinubu continues his vacation, many Nigerians are keenly watching for any announcements or initiatives that may emerge from his meetings, hoping for positive developments that could improve their situation at home.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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